Howl
Original Draft Facsimile, Transcript, and Variant Versions, Fully Annotated by Author, with Contemporaneous Correspondence, Account of First Public Reading, Legal Skirmishes, Presursor Texts, and Bibliography
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Exploring the composition of a groundbreaking poem, this annotated edition offers insights into Allen Ginsberg's creative process and the societal context of the 1950s. It features personal anecdotes and reflections on writing techniques, providing a deeper understanding of the themes that challenge dehumanization and censorship. Ginsberg's work not only defied obscenity trials but also emerged as a defining voice of its era, making this version a rich resource for readers interested in poetry and social history.
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Howl, Allen Ginsberg
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- 2006
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- Title
- Howl
- Subtitle
- Original Draft Facsimile, Transcript, and Variant Versions, Fully Annotated by Author, with Contemporaneous Correspondence, Account of First Public Reading, Legal Skirmishes, Presursor Texts, and Bibliography
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Allen Ginsberg
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780061137457
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Poetry, Classics, American Literature
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the composition of a groundbreaking poem, this annotated edition offers insights into Allen Ginsberg's creative process and the societal context of the 1950s. It features personal anecdotes and reflections on writing techniques, providing a deeper understanding of the themes that challenge dehumanization and censorship. Ginsberg's work not only defied obscenity trials but also emerged as a defining voice of its era, making this version a rich resource for readers interested in poetry and social history.