A Coney Island of the mind
ISBN:
9788875213657 (8875213658)
Publish date: October 2011
Publisher: MInimum Fax
Pages no: 251
Edition language: Italian
Category:
Classics,
Academic,
Literature,
American,
20th Century,
Contemporary,
College,
Americana,
Poetry,
Spirituality,
Surreal
Lawrence Ferlinghetti is one the more unknown figures of the Beat Generation. However, 'A Coney Island of the Mind' presents itself as one the most accessible and enjoyable introductions both to the writing of the Beat Poets as to poetry in general.What makes this tiny book of poetry so special? It'...
Ferlinghetti can still sound fresh after 50 years in his poetry. His "beat" poems to be accompanied by music can be a bit glib, but in his written poetry he typically avoids the flippant remark and provides an interesting look at the familiar instead.
My favorite book of beat poetry by my favorite beat poet. This 50th anniversary edition is a handsome hardcover book that includes not only all of Coney Island of The Mind but selected poems from his first book, Picutres of The Gone World and "Oral Messages" a collection of poem meant for jazz accom...
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