Description
In this hyperkinetic adventure set in the American frontier West, a charismatic young gunslinger arrives in town and quickly assembles a devoted gang of followers drawn to his magnetic presence and dangerous allure. What begins as a classic shoot-out escalates into a wild, transgressive narrative that explores themes of power, desire, and the destruction of dreams—reflecting Burroughs' characteristic examination of how societies systematically eliminate the visions and magic of those they seek to control. The novel showcases Burroughs' distinctive nonlinear style and provocative approach to storytelling, blending Western mythology with his signature surrealist sensibility. Filled with action, eroticism, and philosophical undercurrents, this work challenges conventional narratives of the Old West while interrogating deeper questions about freedom, identity, and cultural domination.
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paperback
Flamingo
Published Jan 1, 2010
268 pages
ISBN: 9780007341931
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Details
First Published
1983
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Place of Dead Roads by William S. Burroughs.