

#27 Allen Ginsberg's Howl and Other Poems
Dec 4, 2022
Allen Ginsberg, a prominent figure in beat literature, discusses his masterpiece 'Howl and Other Poems'. Topics include beat writers, banned books, the absence of counterculture in literature today, masculinity, book reputations, Ginsberg's influence, and more.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Influence of Allen Ginsberg on Contemporary Poetry
03:10 • 19min
Exploring Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl and Other Poems' and the Beats Movement
21:55 • 11min
The Importance of Counter Culture in Art
32:35 • 8min
Exploring the Opening Lines of Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl and Other Poems'
40:09 • 2min
The Intimate Details of a Renowned Poem
41:45 • 12min
Exploring List Poems and Themes of Beauty and Ugliness
53:51 • 2min
Exploring Sections of 'Howl and Other Poems'
55:26 • 14min
Analyzing the Impact and Praise of a Book or Text
01:09:28 • 1min
The Influence of Allen Ginsberg
01:10:33 • 15min
The Impact of Allen Ginsberg's Poetry
01:25:53 • 13min
Contemplating Ginsberg's Style and the Ease of Talk about Transcendence
01:38:46 • 4min