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The Ticket that Exploded
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The Ticket that Exploded

novel by Burroughs
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The Ticket That Exploded is a 1962 experimental novel by William S. Burroughs. It is part of his "Nova Trilogy," which also includes The Soft Machine and The Ticket That Exploded. The novel is known for its nonlinear narrative, fragmented structure, and exploration of themes such as addiction, control, and consciousness. Burroughs employed his signature "cut-up technique," where he would cut up and rearrange text to create new meanings, contributing to the novel's disorienting and dreamlike quality. The work reflects the experimental spirit of the Beat movement, of which Burroughs was a prominent figure, and delves into a surreal landscape of paranoia and societal critique.

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