Selected Poems
Selected Poems by Allen Ginsberg, published by HarperCollins on September 5, 1997, is a comprehensive collection that showcases the influential works of one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary poets. This first paperback edition spans 444 pages and features a selection of Ginsberg’s poetry from 1947 to 1995, reflecting his innovative style and provocative themes that have inspired generations of artists and thinkers.
Readers will find a range of Ginsberg’s notable pieces, including the iconic “Howl” and “Kaddish,” alongside more recent works such as “White Shroud” and “The Ballad of the Skeletons.” This collection not only highlights Ginsberg’s contributions to poetry but also encapsulates his perspectives on spiritual, political, and sexual liberation. Selected Poems serves as a testament to Ginsberg’s enduring impact on American literature and culture, making it a significant addition to any poetry enthusiast’s library.
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Personally selected by Allen Ginsberg, Selected Poems 1947-1995 is the definitive collection of the best works of one of the most influential and revolutionary poets of the twentieth century.
Allen Ginsberg, famous for helping catalyze the Beat Generation, wrote poetry for over fifty years. His innovative verse and provocative attitudes of spiritual, political, and sexual liberation inspired countless poets and musicians, visual and performance artists worldwide, and helped shape several generations’ views of the world.
Selected Poems 1947-1995 commemorated Ginsberg’s brilliant career as one of America’s most distinguished poets. Here are well-known masterpieces such as the lyric “Howl” and the narrative “Kaddish”–classic works of American literature–as well as more recent gems, the long dream poem “White Shroud,” the visionary “After Lalon,” and the political rock lyric “The Ballad of the Skeletons,” a song he recorded in 1996 with a stellar band that included Philip Glass, Lenny Kaye, and Paul McCartney.
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