Ginsberg A Biography
Ginsberg A Biography by Barry Miles, published by Penguin in 1990, offers an in-depth exploration of the life and impact of Allen Ginsberg, a pivotal figure in American literature. This new edition spans 588 pages and is presented in English, providing a comprehensive look at Ginsberg’s relationships with influential contemporaries such as Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady, and William Burroughs, as well as his groundbreaking work, “Howl.”
Readers will find a detailed narrative that draws from Ginsberg’s journals and correspondence, reflecting on his significant contributions to poetry and literary criticism. The biography delves into the complexities of Ginsberg’s life, highlighting his enduring legacy and the friendships that shaped his artistic journey. This edition serves as a thorough account of one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary poets, offering insights into his creative process and the cultural context of his work.
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In part thanks to early friendships with renegades such as Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady, and William Burroughs, and his publication of the electrifying and brilliant “Howl,” Allen Ginsberg occupies a significant and enduring position in American literature. Following Ginsberg’s death in 1997, Barry Miles, drawing both on his long friendship with the poet and on Ginsberg’s journals and correspondence, thoroughly updated and revised his immensely readable account of one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary poets.
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