Books like William S. Burroughs' "The revised Boy Scout manual" by William S. Burroughs
In this revision of Burroughs’ original parody, the author flips the Boys’ Scout Manual on its head, presenting absurd “rules” and instructions that challenge conventional obedience. The result is a satirical critique of government control, urging readers to question and resist institutional authority.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Literary Fiction/Experimental Fiction
Authors: William S. Burroughs
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