Ginsberg, Allen
The Yage Letters: Redux (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141189864
- author:
- Ginsberg, Allen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Literature & literary studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Yage Letters Redux by William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg In this unique blend of travel writing, satire, psychedelia, and epistolary novel, William S. Burroughs recounts his experiments with the mysterious 'Yage' drug, which he believed held telepathic powers. His journey through South America is a mix of adventure and self-discovery, as he seeks to push the boundaries of human experience. Years later, Allen Ginsberg responds with his own account of following in Burroughs' footsteps, revealing that the Yage had an even more profound effect on him than he could have imagined. This exchange of letters offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and minds of two influential figures of the 20th century. Through their shared experiences, Burroughs and Ginsberg explore themes of identity, perception, and the limits of human understanding. The Yage Letters Redux is a thought-provoking and deeply personal work that challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about the nature of reality.
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