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by Ann ed. Charter (Author), Ann Charters (Editor) "The poet Gary Snyder once joked there was no Beat Generation-it consisted of only three or four people, and four people don't make up a..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 688 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc (27 Aug 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140151028
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140151022
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 716,201 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The best introduction I know of America's liveliest postwar literary movement"
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5.0 out of 5 stars All-purpose guide to the Beats, 12 Jan 1998
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This anthology is a great starting point for anyone who wants to get a flavor of the Beat style. For those who crave more, the extensive bibliography is a fine reference. All the major players, women as well as men, are included in this book. If you have to get any general book on the Beat Generation, get this one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book to aquaint yourself with non-linear writing., 7 Jul 1998
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To understand the workings of the human Id, it is nessecary to first deny it. This book is an introduction into how they were doing it. I strongly recommend that anyone interested in the literary happenings of the Beat generation should have this book as a launching point for further investigation. If you read it, there will most certainly be further investigation.
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