The Beats: the representation of a battered generation
Date of Award
2014
Degree Name
M.A. in English
Department
Department of English
Advisor/Chair
Advisor: Carrillo Albino
Abstract
In the 1950's and 60's, a new era was marked in poetry; it no longer dealt with nature or love or even family, but with controversial social issues. A group of battered poets, who became frustrated with the constant crushing of people's individuality and freedom, decided to speak up. They called themselves The Beat Generation; they represented everything that is beautiful, truthful, and serene, which was revolutionary at the time. Allen Ginsberg was one of the founding fathers of this group of writers. His poetry mirrored the constant social and cultural oppression of the American people. This thesis discusses the contemporary American poet Allen Ginsberg and his views on life, society, cultural, and politically controversial issues. Allen Ginsberg's poetry speaks volumes about individual freedom and love.
Keywords
Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997 Criticism and interpretation, Poetry 20th century Criticism and interpretation, Beat generation, Literature, Contemporary American Poetry, Beat Generation, American Literature, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Gary Snyder
Rights Statement
Copyright © 2014, author
Recommended Citation
Alabdullah, Nada, "The Beats: the representation of a battered generation" (2014). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 661.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/661
