Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg was an influential American poet, born on June 3, 1926, in Newark, New Jersey. He is best known for his groundbreaking poem 'Howl,' which became a defining work of the Beat Generation and challenged conventional norms of literature and society in the 1950s. Ginsberg's work often explored themes of spirituality, sexuality, and social justice, earning him both acclaim and controversy. As an activist, he was vocal about issues such as the Vietnam War, civil rights, and drug reform. Ginsberg's impact on poetry and culture extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring countless writers and artists. He passed away on April 5, 1997, but his legacy continues to resonate in contemporary literature.
Born on Jun 03, 1926 (99 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,277 | $160,000 | 170$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 10,277 | $160,000 | 170$ |
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Hungary:
Krasznahorkai thanked Allen Ginsberg, a friend who has passed away.
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Switzerland:
Allen Ginsberg was a beat poet who was emotionally moved by Bob Dylan's music.
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Peru:
Allen Ginsberg is noted as part of the literary scene in Tangier during the Beat Generation.
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Germany:
Allen Ginsberg was an American poet with whom László Krasznahorkai lived for a time in New York.
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Spain:
Allen Ginsberg is remembered for a night of revelry captured in recordings with László Krasznahorkai.
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United Kingdom:
Allen Ginsberg is referenced in Kerouac's work as Carlo Marx.
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Montenegro:
Krasnahorkai lived in the apartment of poet Allen Ginsberg in the United States, where he learned to breathe in a language that was not his own.
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Spain:
Allen Ginsberg was a beat poet who supported Krasznahorkai during the writing of Guerra y guerra.
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Hungary:
Allen Ginsberg provided significant support to Krasznahorkai during the writing of his novel 'War and War'.
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Sweden:
Krasznahorkai lived in the apartment of American beat poet Allen Ginsberg in New York.
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