
#27 Allen Ginsberg's Howl and Other Poems
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Exploring Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl and Other Poems' and the Beats Movement
This chapter delves into Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl and Other Poems' as a coming of age poem that rejects traditional poetry while still utilizing poetic techniques. It also discusses the camaraderie within the Beats movement, the lack of literary communities today, and the controversy surrounding the banning of the book.
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