Overtime: Selected Poems
Overtime: Selected Poems by Philip Whalen, published by Penguin Publishing Group on May 1, 1999, is a comprehensive collection that showcases the poet’s unique voice and perspective. Spanning 336 pages, this edition presents a selection of Whalen’s work, reflecting his deep engagement with both poetry and Zen philosophy. Whalen, known for his connections with notable figures such as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac, offers readers a glimpse into the transformative poetic landscape of the ’50s and ’60s.
In this collection, readers will encounter Whalen’s distinctive style, characterized by a stream of consciousness that captures the essence of an independent American spirit. His poetry celebrates the small beauties of life and presents a thoughtful exploration of existence. Overtime serves as a significant opportunity to revisit Whalen’s influential contributions to American poetry, inviting readers to engage with his wisdom and humor through a lens of philosophical inquiry.
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Like his college roommate Gary Snyder, Philip Whalen took both poetry and Zen seriously. He became friends with Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and Michael McClure, and played a key role in the explosive poetic revolution of the ’50s and ’60s. Celebrated for his wisdom and good humor, Whalen transformed the poem for a generation. His writing, taken as a whole, forms a monumental stream of consciousness (or, as Whalen calls it, “continuous nerve movie”) of a wild, deeply read, and fiercely independent American—one who refuses to belong, who celebrates and glorifies the small beauties to be found everywhere he looks. This long-awaited Selected Poems is a welcome opportunity to hear his influential voice again.
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