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The Yage Letters,Used
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The Yage Letters: an early epistolary novel by William S. Burroughs, whose 1952 account of himself as Junkie, published under the pseudonym William Lee, ended 'Yage may be the final fix.' In letters to Allen Ginsberg, an unknown young poet in New York, his journey to the Amazon jungle is recorded, detailing picaresque incidents of search for telepathichallucinogenicmindexpanding drug Yage (Ayahuasca, or Banisteriopsis Caap) used by Amazon Indian doctors for finding lost objects, mostly bodies and souls. Author and recipient of these letters met again in New York, Xmas 1953, pruned and edited the writings to form a single book. Correspondence contains first seeds of later Burroughsian fantasy in Naked Lunch. Seven years later Ginsberg in Peru writes his old guru an account of his own visions and terrors with the same drug, appealing for further counsel. Burroughs' mysterious reply is sent. The volume concludes with two epilogues: a short note from Ginsberg on his return from the Orient years later reassuring Self that he is still here on earth, and a final poetic cutup by Burroughs, 'I Am Dying Meester?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Yage Letters' about? A: 'The Yage Letters' is an epistolary novel by William S. Burroughs, documenting his correspondence with poet Allen Ginsberg about his experiences with Yage, a hallucinogenic drug used by Amazonian shamans.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Yage Letters'? A: The author of 'The Yage Letters' is William S. Burroughs, a prominent figure in the Beat Generation known for his unique narrative style and exploration of drug culture.
- Q: What is the condition of this used book? A: This is a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but remains functional and appealing for reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Yage Letters'? A: 'The Yage Letters' was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Yage Letters' have? A: 'The Yage Letters' contains 72 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and flexible for reading.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Yage Letters'? A: The book explores themes of addiction, consciousness, and the search for spiritual and psychological understanding through the use of hallucinogenic substances.
- Q: Is 'The Yage Letters' part of a series? A: No, 'The Yage Letters' is a standalone work by William S. Burroughs, although it is often discussed within the context of his broader literary contributions.
- Q: Who are the primary correspondents in 'The Yage Letters'? A: The primary correspondents in 'The Yage Letters' are William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, both influential writers of the Beat Generation.
- Q: What is the significance of Yage in this book? A: Yage, also known as Ayahuasca, plays a central role in 'The Yage Letters' as it symbolizes the quest for deeper understanding and experiences beyond ordinary reality, often leading to transformative insights.