Was Burroughs only about drugs and sex?

Answered in William S. Burroughs's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

While drug addiction and sexuality are recurring and significant themes in my work, they are often metaphors for broader issues of control and liberation. My focus extends to the control exerted by institutions, language, and societal norms. The exploration of altered states and taboo subjects serves as a means to question established reality and break free from oppressive structures, not merely to shock or titillate.

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