The New American Poetry Movement

The New American Poetry Movement, emerging in the 1950s and 1960s, was a literary movement that challenged traditional poetry styles. It emphasized free expression, experimentation, and individual voice, often breaking away from formal rules and conventions. Influenced by modernist and avant-garde ideas, poets sought to innovate and reflect contemporary life more honestly. Key figures included poets like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac, who often infused their work with personal stories, social critiques, and a rebellious spirit. Overall, it marked a shift toward more open, diverse, and expressive poetic forms in American literature.