Who was the oldest among Beat Generation writers?
Gregory Corso
Jack Kerouac
Allen Ginsberg
William S. Burroughs
Answer
William S. Burroughs was born in 1914, which made him the oldest among Beat Generation writers. He was a prolific writer who experimented with various literary styles, including the cut-up technique. His work often dealt with themes of drug use, sexuality, and violence. Burroughs was also a controversial figure, and his work was often banned or censored. He died in 1997 at the age of 83.
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