The Free Spirits

The Free Spirits were a group of influential American writers, poets, and thinkers in the 1940s and 1950s who rejected traditional norms and embraced individuality, creativity, and experimentation. They sought to break free from societal conventions, exploring new forms of expression, spirituality, and personal freedom. Key figures include Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William S. Burroughs. Their ideas significantly influenced the Beat Generation, a cultural movement that challenged mainstream values and helped inspire later social and artistic revolutions.