And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks
And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks by William S. Burroughs is a notable work published by Grove Press in 2008. This edition, comprising 214 pages, presents a hard-boiled narrative inspired by true events that shook the Beat generation in the summer of 1944. The story unfolds against the backdrop of bohemian New York during World War II, exploring themes of crime, obsession, and the artistic struggles of its characters.
Readers will find a unique blend of fiction and reality as Burroughs and Jack Kerouac draw from their own experiences to craft a tale filled with drugs, art, and brutality. This novel serves as both a captivating read and a significant literary artifact, offering insights into the lives of two influential writers. With its psychological depth and exploration of city life, this work stands as a testament to the complexities of the era and the creative forces at play within it.
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The legendary novel whose true events inspired the film KILL YOUR DARLINGS
In the summer of 1944, a shocking murder rocked the fledgling Beats. William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, both still unknown, we inspired by the crime to collaborate on a novel, a hard-boiled tale of bohemian New York during World War II, full of drugs and art, obsession and brutality, with scenes and characters drawn from their own lives. Finally published after more than sixty years, this is a captivating read, and incomparable literary artifact, and a window into the lives and art of two of the twentieth century’s most influential writers.
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