William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs was a prominent American writer and a key figure of the Beat Generation, known for his experimental literary style and exploration of unconventional themes. His semi-autobiographical novel 'Queer,' written in the 1950s but published posthumously in 1985, delves into his experiences with sexuality, addiction, and the search for identity, reflecting the complexity of human emotions and societal norms.
Born on Feb 05, 1914 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 7.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 12,346 | $700,000 | 999$ |
| Germany | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 52,072 | $3,845,000 | 2,390$ |
| Totals | 3 | 92,438,564 | 64,418 | $4,545,000 | 3,389$ |
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Switzerland:
Robert Wilson adapted 'The Black Rider' with music by Tom Waits and text by William S. Burroughs.
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Switzerland:
William S. Burroughs was an influential author and a key figure in the Beat Generation.
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Germany:
William S. Burroughs was a famous author who worked with Robert Wilson.
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United Kingdom:
William S Burroughs is influenced by Blake’s proto-surrealist texts.
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Hungary:
William S. Burroughs' imagination is prominently featured in this film adaptation of his autobiographical novel.
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Sweden:
William S Burroughs is known for his cut-up experiment novel 'The Ticket that Exploded'.
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France:
William S. Burroughs is the American author whose novel inspired the film Queer.
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France:
William S. Burroughs is the author adapted by Luca Guadagnino in the film Queer.
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Spain:
William S. Burroughs is referenced for his literary works on addiction, influencing the portrayal of Gema's struggles.
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France:
William S. Burroughs is referenced as the author of the book that inspired the name of The Soft Machine.
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