The Soft Machine by William S. Burroughs
"The Soft Machine" is a surreal and experimental novel that employs a non-linear narrative and the cut-up technique, a method of rearranging or juxtaposing text to create new meaning. The book explores themes of control, conformity, and corruption in society, using a variety of characters and settings, including a junkie, a time traveler, and various dystopian societies. The narrative is marked by its explicit content and its critique of traditional societal structures, making it a notable work of the Beat Generation.
The 4736th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- unknown
- Words
- 62,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 8th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)