ISBN 9780141189840
Rs. 800
Penguin Classics
Exterminator
Who it's for: Readers interested in experimental fiction and countercultural literature
Published in 1973, William S. Burroughs' Exterminator! is a collection of interconnected short stories and vignettes. The book employs Burroughs' signature experimental style to explore themes of social decay, authoritarianism, and human vice, often through surreal and dark narratives. The titular character, an exterminator of pests, serves as a central metaphor for the author's critique of societal structures.Why You Should Read? Experience Burroughs' distinctive experimental narrative and fragmented storytelling. Engage with a biting critique of societal corruption, conformity, and authoritarianism. Discover a blend of dark humor, surrealism, and stark reality from a countercultural icon.
Highlights
- Collection of interconnected short stories and vignettes
- Burroughs' signature experimental style
- Explores social decay, authoritarianism, and human vice
- Surreal and dark narratives
- Titular exterminator serves as a central metaphor
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What is the book's structure?
It is a collection of interconnected short stories and vignettes, typical of Burroughs' experimental approach.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of social decay, authoritarianism, human vice, and societal corruption, often through surreal and dark narratives.
What is the significance of the exterminator character?
The titular exterminator serves as a central metaphor for the author's critique of societal structures.
What is Burroughs' writing style like in this book?
The book employs Burroughs' signature experimental style, featuring fragmented storytelling and a blend of dark humor, surrealism, and stark reality.