Description

William S. Burroughs's "The Western Lands" is a profound and astonishing meditation on morality, loneliness, life, and death. This legendary work frames mortality not as an inevitable end, but as a barrier to be overcome, exploring the nature of existence with characteristic insight. Through the eyes of an aging writer, the novel delves into the mysteries of the soul and the potential for transcendence, offering a unique perspective on the human condition.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Picador

Published Jan 1, 1988

258 pages

ISBN: 9780330298056

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First Published

1987

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Western Lands by William S. Burroughs.

Substance Use
Violence
Sexual Content