Allen Ginsberg Quotes

Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg was an American poet, writer, and activist. He is best known for his poem Howl (1956), which is considered one of the most influential works of the 20th century. Ginsberg was a leading figure of the Beat Generation of the 1950s, and was highly influential in the counterculture of the 1960s. He was a prolific writer, with a focus on social justice and civil rights. He was also an influential mentor to younger generations of writers, including members of the Beat movement, the hippie movement, and the LGBT movement. Ginsberg was selected as the nation's first official poet laureate in 1993. He also wrote for many magazines and newspapers, and was the subject of several documentaries and books. He died on April 5, 1997, at his home in New York City. His legacy continues to be celebrated today.

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