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The Yage Letters Redux

by Oliver Harris, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs
₱589.05 ₱490.05 17% off
The Yage Letters Redux - Thryft
The Yage Letters Redux - Thryft

Hallucinogenic quest through South America's depths.

If you're fascinated by the Beat Generation or unconventional travel narratives tinged with dark humor and sharp observations, "The Yage Letters Redux" can offer an intoxicating experience. Through William S. Burroughs' eyes, you'll traverse the South American landscape in a search that's as much about inner discovery as it is about finding yage. This edition, enriched with meticulous editing and additional material, is a cultural artifact that deepens the understanding of Burroughs and Ginsberg's literary significance.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Yage Letters Redux

by Oliver Harris, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs
₱589.05 ₱490.05 17% off
ISBN: 9780872864481
Authors: Oliver Harris, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs
Publisher: City Lights Publishers (San Francisco)
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Creative Nonfiction, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, History, Adventure, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 3898 readers)

Description

In 1953, William S. Burroughs embarked on an expedition into the jungles of South America in search of yage, the legendary hallucinogen of the Amazon. From the notebooks he maintained and the letters he sent to Allen Ginsberg, Burroughs crafted a narrative of his adventures that would later be known as The Yage Letters. This edition, edited by Oliver Harris, delves into the original manuscripts, unraveling the history of the text and exploring its cultural significance. Additionally, this edition features previously unpublished materials by both Burroughs and Ginsberg. William S. Burroughs is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative writers of the 20th century, with notable works such as "Junky," "Naked Lunch," and "The Wild Boys."
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Hallucinogenic quest through South America's depths.

If you're fascinated by the Beat Generation or unconventional travel narratives tinged with dark humor and sharp observations, "The Yage Letters Redux" can offer an intoxicating experience. Through William S. Burroughs' eyes, you'll traverse the South American landscape in a search that's as much about inner discovery as it is about finding yage. This edition, enriched with meticulous editing and additional material, is a cultural artifact that deepens the understanding of Burroughs and Ginsberg's literary significance.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.