William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs was an American writer and artist known for his contributions to the Beat Generation and his influential works in literature, including the novel "Naked Lunch". He was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1914 and attended Harvard University before moving to New York City, where he became involved in the Beat movement and befriended fellow writers such as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. Burroughs was known for his experimental writing style, often incorporating themes of drug use, homosexuality, and satire in his work. He also created visual art, including collages and mixed media pieces, throughout his life. Burroughs passed away in 1997, but his work continues to influence and inspire artists and writers around the world.