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The Soft Machine

by William S. Burroughs
RM44.22 MYR Now RM36.79 MYR Save 17% more
The Soft Machine - Thryft
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Mind-bending journey through language and time.

"The Soft Machine" could be a wild ride if you enjoy experimental literature that pushes boundaries. Burroughs' use of the cut-up technique creates a collage of narratives that might resonate with you if you're into challenging reads. It's not just science fiction; it's an avant-garde exploration that some say redefines what a novel can be. Buckle up for a unique literary experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Soft Machine

by William S. Burroughs
RM44.22 MYR Now RM36.79 MYR Save 17% more
ISBN: 9780586085615
Authors: William S. Burroughs
Publisher: Flamingo
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Dystopia, LGBTQ+, Speculative Fiction, Literature, Science Fiction, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.43
(rated by 6535 readers)

Description

Book one in Burroughs' surreal, anarchic 'Cut-Up Trilogy'. Hanged soldiers, North African street urchins, addicted narcotics agents, Spanish rent boys, evil doctors, corrupt judges and monsters from the mythology of history or the laboratories of science -- Burroughs is truly the Hieronymous Bosch of our time. In this surreal, savage and brilliantly funny novel, Burroughs' famous 'cut-up' technique, the slicing and random folding in of words, was fully developed, transforming the narrative into an extraordinary, unequalled new form of prose poetry.
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Mind-bending journey through language and time.

"The Soft Machine" could be a wild ride if you enjoy experimental literature that pushes boundaries. Burroughs' use of the cut-up technique creates a collage of narratives that might resonate with you if you're into challenging reads. It's not just science fiction; it's an avant-garde exploration that some say redefines what a novel can be. Buckle up for a unique literary experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.