Allen Ginsberg (poet)

Allen Ginsberg was an influential American poet best known for his groundbreaking work "Howl" (1956), which challenged conventional norms and expressed raw, emotional, and social truths of the 1950s and 1960s. As a leading figure of the Beat Generation, his poetry often explored themes of spirituality, freedom, anti-establishment views, and personal introspection. Ginsberg's innovative use of language and form helped redefine American poetry, inspiring future generations of writers and activists. His work combined openness about sexuality and drug use with a deep pursuit of societal change and individual expression.