burroughs

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable American figures, including writers and inventors.

• 🇪🇸Apellido propio que designa a una familia de figuras estadounidenses notables, incluyendo escritores e inventores, como William S. Burroughs y Edgar Rice Burroughs. También puede referirse a la propia palabra como apellido común anglosajón.

1. William S. Burroughs C1 formal american art

   An American writer and visual artist, a primary figure of the Beat Generation, known for his experimental novels and his portrayal of drug addiction.

   • William S. Burroughs is best known for his novel 'Naked Lunch'.
   • The works of Burroughs often explore themes of control and addiction.
   • Burroughs' cut-up technique influenced many later writers.

   🇪🇸William S. Burroughs

2. William Seward Burroughs I C1 formal american technical

   An American inventor who founded the Burroughs Corporation and patented the first practical adding machine.

   • William Seward Burroughs I revolutionized office work with his adding machine.
   • The Burroughs Corporation became a major player in the early computing industry.
   • Burroughs' invention was a key step in the development of modern calculators.

   🇪🇸William Seward Burroughs I

3. Edgar Rice Burroughs B2 formal american art

   An American author, best known for creating the character Tarzan and the series of adventure stories set on Mars.

   • Edgar Rice Burroughs created the iconic character Tarzan of the Apes.
   • The Barsoom series by Burroughs is a classic of science fiction.
   • Burroughs' adventure stories have been adapted into numerous films and television shows.

   🇪🇸Edgar Rice Burroughs

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