A Gale critical companion collection

Contains entries that examine the lives and careers of sixteen authors and literary figures associated with the Beat Generation, each with an introduction, list of principal works, general and title commentary, and suggestions for further reading. Includes author, title, and subject indexes.

Contains entries that examine the lives and careers of thirteen authors and literary figures associated with the Beat Generation, each with an introduction, list of principal works, general and title commentary, and suggestions for further reading. Includes author, title, and subject indexes.

Contains essays that explore five topics related to the Beat Generation, providing an overview of the movement, and discussing the Beat scene, publishing, and visual and performing arts. Includes a chronology of key events.