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Beatniks were artists and writers who started a literature-based sociocultural movement in 1950s America. This Tumblr is all about them, their work, their inspirations, and those they inspired. I also include the evolution of faux beat culture into a 1950s pop trend as well as how the beatniks' influence continues today. I apologize for any reposts; it's difficult to remember what I have and have not shared.
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When you were hung up on someone, you said his name a lot - it was like a little reference point that was always there. No matter what the conversation was, the name would always crop up in it. — Joyce Johnson, Minor Characters (via melodyofdiction)(via melodyofdiction)
suciomalvestido asked: Could you recommend any collections that gather poetry of various Beat poets? If there are any. Thank you in advance.
I would recommend The Beat Book or The Portable Beat Reader. They’re edited by Anne Waldman and Ann Charters respectively, so definitely good. There’s also Women of the Beat Generation which has some poetry samples + profiles of female Beats. Also, the absolutely amazing Outlaw Bible of American Poetry has several Beats featured in it, among others. One of my favourite books.
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