Title
Beat Thing
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Poetry. During The Late 1950S, David Meltzer Was An Active Poet In The San Francisco North Beach Scene Often Reading With Jazz Musicians At Various Bars And Coffeehouses. Beat Thing Is Part Poetry And Part Expos, Both Tribute To The Down In The Street Wildness And Rant Against The Romantic Commodification Which Surrounds The Beat Generation. Invoking Real People As Real History, Meltzer Takes Aim At The Fantasy Which Beat Has Become And Juxtaposes Simultaneously Its Stillneeded Legacy. He Brings Forth The Original Spirit Of Beat In An Encyclopedic Cascade Of Details Whose Dense, Deep, Fierce, Funny, Raucous, Freeassociative Jazz Energy Infuses Every Line. This Is A Grizzled Hipster Vision Looking Back At A Period Where The Beast Of War From Auschwitz To Hbomb To Joe Mccarthy Prevailed Sidebyside With A Cultural Complacency While A Wideranging Constellation Of Writers And Artists Refused Its Numbing Protocol. Beat Thing Rises Up As An Ecstatic Chant Of Defiance And Celebration. Beat Thing Is David Meltzer'S Truly Epic Poeman Engagement With History And His Own Participatory And Witnessing PresenceJerome Rothenberg.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Beat Thing' by David Meltzer? A: 'Beat Thing' explores the essence of the Beat Generation, blending poetry with commentary on its cultural commodification. Meltzer addresses the historical significance and legacy of the Beats while celebrating their defiance and creativity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Beat Thing'? A: The author of 'Beat Thing' is David Meltzer, a prominent poet associated with the San Francisco North Beach scene during the 1950s.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book available for purchase? A: The book is listed as in 'Good Condition', indicating it has been previously used but remains intact and readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Beat Thing' contain? A: 'Beat Thing' has a total of 160 pages, offering a rich and engaging reading experience.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Beat Thing' have? A: 'Beat Thing' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Beat Thing' published? A: 'Beat Thing' was published on May 16, 2004.
- Q: What genre does 'Beat Thing' fall under? A: 'Beat Thing' is categorized under 'Biographies & Memoirs', reflecting its blend of personal and historical narrative.
- Q: Does 'Beat Thing' include any illustrations or images? A: The product details do not indicate the presence of illustrations or images, focusing primarily on the poetry itself.
- Q: What is the significance of the historical context in 'Beat Thing'? A: The historical context in 'Beat Thing' is crucial as Meltzer references key events and figures, contrasting the vibrant cultural resistance of the Beat Generation with the societal issues of the time.
- Q: Is 'Beat Thing' suitable for someone unfamiliar with Beat poetry? A: 'Beat Thing' can be appreciated by readers new to Beat poetry, as Meltzer presents the themes and history in an engaging manner that invites exploration of the genre.