{"product_id":"junky","title":"Junky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam S. Burroughs' debut novel, \"Junky,\" offers a raw and unflinching look into the world of drug addiction. This largely autobiographical account chronicles the relentless cycle of dependency, attempts at recovery, and inevitable relapses across the junk neighborhoods of New York, New Orleans, and Mexico City. Written with a sparse and unapologetic tone, it serves as a powerful field report from the American post-war drug underground, influencing generations of writers with its stark realism and unique perspective on addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience a groundbreaking and unsentimental portrayal of drug addiction, offering deep insight into the struggles of dependency and recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the hidden world of the American post-war drug underground through the eyes of a writer trained in anthropology, providing a unique sociological perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover a cult classic that has profoundly influenced modern literature with its raw, sparse, and unapologetic narrative style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the definitive edition, meticulously recreating the author's original text, ensuring an authentic and powerful reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Burroughs\u003c\/strong\u003e (1914–1997) was an American writer, visual artist, and spoken word performer. A primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author, he is widely considered to be one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 20th century. His works often explored themes of drug addiction, homosexuality, and social critique, characterized by their experimental structure and dark humor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42813657645309,"sku":null,"price":798.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/products\/9780141189826.jpg?v=1651394353","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/fr\/products\/junky","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}