Beat Generation

The Beat Generation was a literary and cultural movement that emerged in the United States in the 1950s. Its key figures, including writers like Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs, challenged conventional norms through their works that explored themes of spirituality, sexuality, and societal criticism. They celebrated spontaneity, alternative lifestyles, and jazz music, often rejecting materialism and questioning authority. The Beats played a crucial role in shaping the counterculture of the 1960s, influencing art, literature, and social movements related to personal freedom and self-expression.