Allen Ginsberg

The Essential Ginsberg

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ISBN 13:
9780062362285
author:
Allen Ginsberg
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harper Perennial
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
15.2 x 2.8 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.79

Description

Allen Ginsberg's poetry and writings are presented in this comprehensive collection, featuring his iconic poem "Howl" alongside lesser-known works. The volume showcases Ginsberg's diverse range of creative output, including songs, essays, letters, journals, and interviews, offering a unique insight into the poet's mental landscape. The Essential Ginsberg includes personal correspondence with notable figures such as William Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, as well as photographs shot by Ginsberg himself. This collection provides a chronological overview of Ginsberg's work, featuring his most important poems, songs, essays, letters, journals, and interviews. Through this extensive range of materials, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Ginsberg's literary canon, which remains one of the most impressive in American history.

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