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The Beats, Literary Bohemians In Postwar America (Dictionary Of Literary Biography, Vol. 16)
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American Avantgarde Writers, Sharing A Certain Distrust Of The Virtues Of Progress And Power, Came Together In The 1950S And 1960S. They Wrote So Persuasively About What They Saw As Repressive Social And Political Conditions In The United States That They Helped To Bring About Changes In The Consciousness Of Many Young Americans Who Read Their Poems And Novels And Were Caught Up In Their Spirit Of Rebellion. Poets, Novelists, And Nonconformist Thinkers, Collectively Known As The Beats And Profiled In This Dlb Volume, Signaled The Presence Of Something New In American Writingvivid Descriptions Of A Lifestyle That Rejected Materialistic Values And Went In Search Of A Deeper Meaning To Life. They Stated Their Case In Speech Rhythms And Subjects That Were Distinctly American. William Burroughs Summed Up The Movement: Once Started ...The Beat Movement Had A Momentum Of Its Own And A Worldwide Impact...[It] Came At The Right Time And Said Something That Millions Of People Of All Nationalities All Over The World Were Waiting To Hear.66 Entries Include: Paul Blackburn, William S. Burroughs, Neal Cassady, Bob Dylan, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Ken Kesey, Norman Mailer, Peter Orlovskyv, Alan Watts And William Carlos William.Definitive Work On The Writers Of The Beat Generation...A Valuable Reference Work For Scholars And Followers Of That Era. 01
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Beats, Literary Bohemians in Postwar America'? A: The book explores the lives and works of American avant-garde writers known as The Beats, who emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. It highlights their criticism of societal norms and materialism, emphasizing their quest for deeper meaning in life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Beats, Literary Bohemians in Postwar America' is Ann Charters, a noted scholar and expert on the Beat Generation.
- Q: How many entries are included in this volume? A: This volume contains 66 entries, profiling key figures of the Beat Generation such as Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William S. Burroughs.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Acceptable' condition, which may include signs of wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and protection for the pages.
- Q: When was 'The Beats, Literary Bohemians in Postwar America' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 1983.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, this volume is considered a valuable reference work for scholars and followers of the Beat Generation, making it suitable for academic research.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 718 pages.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of 'Authors' and discusses literary history and criticism.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the impact of the Beat Generation? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the cultural and literary impact of the Beat Generation, detailing how their works influenced a shift in the consciousness of young Americans.