For the first time in Penguin Modern Classics, the first novel in Burroughs' prophetic and revolutionary 'cut-up trilogy', now in a newly restored edition
With a dangerous blend of chemistry and magic, secret agent Lee has the ability to change bodies - his own, or with anyone he chooses. Also able to time travel, he finds himself forced to use his skills to defeat a team of priests, who are using mind control to produce their own private slave race. Dead soldiers, African street urchins, evil doctors, corrupt judges and monsters from the mythology of history and science all feature in Lee's terrifying adventure.
A surreal space odyssey, The Soft Machine is the first book in Burrough's innovative 'cut-up' trilogy - followed by Nova Express and The Ticket That Exploded - and a ferocious assault on hype, poverty, war and addiction in all its forms.
By:
William S. Burroughs Edited by:
Oliver Harris Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 250g ISBN:9780141189789 ISBN 10: 0141189789 Series:Penguin Modern Classics Pages: 336 Publication Date:23 July 2014 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
