William Seward Burroughs
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- proper noun
- /ˈwɪljəm ˈsuːərd ˈbʌroʊz/
- NSFW
- The controversial novel 'Naked Lunch' was written by William Seward Burroughs.
Examples
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Many critics consider William Seward Burroughs a major influence on the Beat Generation.
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The famous author William Seward Burroughs wrote many controversial novels.
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William Seward Burroughs explored themes of addiction and society in much of his work.
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Did you know that William Seward Burroughs was a key figure in the Beat Generation?
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William Seward Burroughs is renowned for his groundbreaking work, particularly the novel 'Naked Lunch', which addresses themes of drug addiction.
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Many scholars believe William Seward Burroughs significantly shaped the literary landscape of the 20th century through his explorations of countercultural life.
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William Seward Burroughs gained notoriety for his provocative and unconventional storytelling techniques, which often reflected the struggles of addiction.
Synonyms
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An American writer who wrote about people who used drugs and used an experimental style
Surface Forms
Morphology
William + Seward + Burroughs
This item is a personal proper name referring to a specific individual; its referential identity (a 20th-century U.S. writer) cannot be composed from the literal meanings of 'William', 'Seward', and 'Burroughs'. A B1 learner who knows the constituent words would not be able to infer the author's identity or biographical information without prior exposure, so the phrase is not semantically transparent.
Etymology
William Seward Burroughs is the name of an American writer who shocked readers with raw stories about drug addiction and life on the edges of society. His best-known book is 'Naked Lunch', so when you see his name think of bold, underground writing and the Beat Generation.