William S. Burroughs
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William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs is composed of at least 3 distinct authors.

Also known as: W. Burroughs, W.S. Burroughs, William Burroughs, William Burroughs, Willam S. Burroughs, William S Burroughs ... (see complete list), William S. Borroughs, Burroughs William S., William S. Bourroughs, William et al. Burroughs, William Seward Burroughs, William S. Burroughs et al, William Seward Burroughs II, William S. Cat Inside, The Burroughs

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William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) is the Beat generation author (and, in later life, painter) -- William S. Burroughs, Jr. (1947-1981) is his son, and is the author of Speed, Kentucky Ham, and Cursed from Birth (these 3 are his only published books) -- William J. Burroughs (1942-2007) is a British meteorologist whose books sometimes get mixed in with the other two.

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