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“It's too bad our problems are not solved more easily. But that is an old stupid complaint. Still the others are stupid. It is as if to save ourselves we had to save them too. That is why genius must suffer- it has to bear the burdens of the whole world. Our happiness and reality depends on the happiness and reality of others.”

Quote by Allen Ginsberg

Book:Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg: The Letters
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Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg: The Letters

The volume includes letters that span several decades, offering insights into the creative process and personal lives of these influential American writers. The correspondence reveals their friendship, literary collaborations, and the cultural and social context of their time. more

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Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg, born on June 3, 1926, was an influential American poet. Known for his free-form poetry and profound political and social commentary, he was one of the key figures of the Beat Generation. Ginsberg's landmark poem 'Howl' was first published in 1956, becoming a milestone in American literary history. more

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