has anyone read the novel "naked lunch" before?
i'm reading this book and have found that there are so many american slangs in it that i cannot understand. is there anyone who have read the book before or are interested in the book could help me? send me a message, thanks

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has anyone read the novel "naked lunch" before?
i'm reading this book and have found that there are so many american slangs in it that i cannot understand. is there anyone who have read the book before or are interested in the book could help me? send me a message, thanks

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Hi,
I've never finished reading those pieces by William Burroughs,cause they seemed quite beyond me.
In my case,there always exist two ways to resolve the problems.
1.Check the Chinese versions.As far as I know,the Chinese version of Naked Lunch has been repulished decades ago,of which I have seen more than once in our university library.
2.Consult to dictionaries.My recomodendations are as follows:
Modern American Proverbs & Idioms
Contemporary American Slang
Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictioanry
...
All are available in large bookstores.
Good luck!

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I've read it, it drove me slowly insane. Add me on msn and I'll help you with anything I can.