Description
William S. Burroughs unleashes a torrent of experimental prose in Nova Express, a groundbreaking work that plunges readers into a chaotic, dystopian future. Employing his signature 'cut-up' and 'fold-in' techniques, Burroughs crafts a fragmented narrative that mirrors the fractured reality of his characters. The novel pits the insidious Nova Mob, who manipulate society through control of media and language, against the relentless Nova Police in a desperate struggle for control. This fiercely political and prophetic novel offers a searing critique of power, addiction, and the pervasive influence of media, pushing the boundaries of literary form.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Apr 22, 2014
320 pages
ISBN: 9780141396064
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Details
First Published
1964
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Nova Express by William S. Burroughs.