Peter Orlovsky Book order (chronological)

Peter Orlovsky, often seen as Allen Ginsberg's long-term partner, produced a small yet impactful body of work. A decade after his death, readers can explore the authentic voice of the Beatnik era through a comprehensive selection of his poems, which reflect his unique American perspective and deep emotions.

This counter-cultural collection of American verse fits in Robert Lowell's famous definition of the raw in American poetry. Contributors include: Olson; Duncan; Creeley; Guest; Ashbery; Ginsberg; Kerouac; Levertov; O'Hara; Snyder; and Schuyler.