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Get Lit Episode 212: Allen Ginsberg

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Influence of Counterculture and Political Activism

This chapter explores the influence of counterculture on artists in the 60s, focusing on Beatles albums and the role of white men in those origins. It also discusses Allen Ginsberg's political activism, including anti-war efforts and opposition to repression, as well as his experiences in Cuba and Czechoslovakia. The chapter highlights his support for gay rights and his legacy as a poet.

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