Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs
A controversial novel that explores the dark depths of drug addiction and societal decay, following the protagonist, a junkie, as he navigates through a series of surreal and grotesque scenarios. The narrative is nonlinear and disjointed, reflecting the protagonist's fragmented consciousness and the chaotic nature of addiction. The book is known for its graphic depictions of sex, violence, and drug use, and it challenges traditional notions of morality and narrative structure.
The 308th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- 58,950
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 51st on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 73rd on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 85th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 326th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 1177th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- The Graphic Canon (Book)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)