The Letters of Allen Ginsberg
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The Letters of Allen Ginsberg by Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) was one of twentieth-century literatures most prolific letter-writers. This definitive volume showcases his correspondence with some of the most original and interesting artists of his time, including Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, Gregory Corso, Neal Cassady, Lionel Trilling, Charles Olson, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Philip Whalen, Peter Orlovsky, Philip Glass, Arthur Miller, Ken Kesey, and hundreds of others. Through his letter writing, Ginsberg coordinated the efforts of his literary circle and kept everyone informed about what everyone else was doing. He also preached the gospel of the Beat movement by addressing political and social issues in countless letters to publishers, editors, and the news media, devising an entirely new way to educate readers and disseminate information. Drawing from numerous sources, this collection is both a riveting life in letters and an intimate guide to understanding an entire creative generation.| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780306814631 |
| ISBN 10 | 0306814633 |
| Titre | The Letters of Allen Ginsberg |
| Auteur | Allen Ginsberg |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | Hachette Books |
| Année de publication | 2008-09-02 |
| Nombre de pages | 432 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |