beats (persons)

Provides comprehensive coverage of the writers of the Beat generation, who emphasized experimental techniques, bohemian lifestyles, and rebellious attitudes, and whose writings had a profound effect on the literature and culture of the 1950s and '60s.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of William S. Burroughs.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Jack Kerouac.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Allen Ginsberg.

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.

Collection of poetry, prose, and excerpts from writers who were part of the "Beat Generation.".