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Penguin Classics The Portable Beat Reader, (Paperback)
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The Portable Beat Reader captures the triumphant rudeness, energy, and exhilaration of a movement that swept through American letters with hurricane force.
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Comprehensive Selection
Features a curated collection of essential works from Beat Generation authors, providing readers with a thorough overview of the movement's literary significance and diversity.
Portable Format
The compact paperback design makes it easy to carry, allowing readers to enjoy iconic Beat literature anytime, anywhere, perfect for travel and on-the-go reading.
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Includes insightful introductions and notes on each author and work, enhancing reader understanding and appreciation of historical context and literary themes.
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- Beginning in the late 1940's, American literature discovered a four-letter word, and the word was beat. Beat as in poverty and beatitude, ecstasy and exile. Beat was Jack Kerouac touring the American road in prose as fast and reckless as a V-8 Chevy. It was the junk-sick surrealism of William Burroughs; the wild, Whitmanesque poetry of Allen Ginsberg; and the lumberjack Zen of Gary Snyder. The Portable Beat Reader collects the most significant writing of these and fellow members (and spiritual descendants) of the Beat Generation, including Neal Cassady, Gregory Corso, Diane di Prima, Bob Dylan, Leroi Jones, and Michael McClure. In poetry, fiction, essays, song lyrics, letters, and memoirs, it captures the triumphant rudeness, energy, and exhilaration of a movement that swept through American letters with hurricane force. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | July, 2003 |
| Pages | 688 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | American |
| Series title | Penguin Classics |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Editor | Ann Charters |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.36 x 1.20 x 7.76 in (16.2 x 3 x 19.7 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1.08 lb (490 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Literary Collections |
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Beat Literature Enthusiasts
Ideal for readers passionate about the Beat Generation and its influential authors and writings.
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Students and Scholars
A valuable resource for academic studies focusing on 20th-century American literature and counterculture.
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Casual Readers
Perfect for those looking to explore various notable works without commitment to a full novel.
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Young Readers
Not suitable for children due to mature themes and complexity of language in the works included.
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Penguin Classics The Portable Beat Reader is a curated collection that presents the essence of Beat literature in a convenient paperback format. Notably, it encompasses a range of influential works and authors, providing readers with an insightful exploration of the American literary movement that emerged in the mid-20th century. This edition, edited by Ann Charters, includes various writings that reflect the innovative spirit of the Beat Generation and its impact on literature and culture. With 688 pages of rich content, this book is designed for general readers who seek to immerse themselves in the world of iconic Beat writers and their rebel philosophies.
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- Comprehensive collection of Beat literature
- Edited by renowned Ann Charters
- Perfect binding for durability
- Engaging introduction to the genre
- Compact size for easy reading
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- Might be too lengthy for casual readers
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- Collects significant writing of the Beat Generation
- Includes works by Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and others
- Features poetry, fiction, essays, song lyrics, letters, and memoirs
- Published by Penguin, a leading publisher of classic literature
- Trustworthy and authoritative texts with introductions and notes by distinguished scholars
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