Ginsberg, Allen

Howl, Kaddish and Other Poems (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780141190167
author:
Ginsberg, Allen
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
129mm X 198mm
Genre:
Poetry
Condition:
New
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£9.45

Description

Allen Ginsberg's Howl, Kaddish and Other Poems is a powerful collection of verse that explores themes of identity, morality, and social critique. This Penguin Modern Classics edition brings together some of the poet's most iconic works, including 'Howl', which sparked controversy when it was first published in 1956. The poems in this collection showcase Ginsberg's unique voice and vision, tackling topics such as the destructive forces of materialism and conformity in America. Other notable pieces include the moving lament for his dead mother, 'Kaddish', and the searing indictment of American society, 'America'. These works demonstrate why Ginsberg was a leading figure of the Beat Generation and one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. If you're interested in exploring the poetry of Allen Ginsberg, this collection is an essential starting point.

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