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The Soft Machine is a 1961 novel by American author William S. Burroughs. It was originally composed using the cut-up technique partly from manuscripts belonging to The Word Hoard. It is the first part of The Nova Trilogy.
- William Seward Burroughs
- 1961
Aug 13, 2012 · William S. Burroughs. 3.43. 6,687 ratings425 reviews. In Naked Lunch, William S. Burroughs revealed his genius. In The Soft Machine he begins an adventure that will take us even further into the dark recesses of his imagination, a region where nothing is sacred, nothing taboo.
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A surreal space odyssey, The Soft Machine is the first book in Burrough's innovative 'cut-up' trilogy - followed by Nova Express and The Ticket That Exploded - and a ferocious assault on hype, poverty, war and addiction in all its forms.
Mar 11, 2024 · William S. Burroughs’ creative process was a tapestry woven from a myriad of influences, ranging from personal experiences to literary and philosophical currents of his time. “The Soft Machine,” like much of Burroughs’ work, emerged from a rich tapestry of inspiration that shaped its unique vision and style.
The Soft Machine (also titled Volume One as a reissue) is the debut album by the British psychedelic rock band Soft Machine, released in 1968. It is the group's only album to feature Kevin Ayers as a member.
Apr 18, 2015 · The Soft Machine, first published in 1961, appeared in three distinct versions. No book by Burroughs was ever really finished. (His debut, Junkie, was issued in 1953 under the name William Lee;...
Feb 24, 2011 · The Soft Machine. In Naked Lunch, William S. Burroughs revealed his genius. In The Soft Machine he begins an adventure that will take us even further into the dark recesses of his...
