The Beats: the representation of a battered generation

In the 1950\u27s and 60\u27s, 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\u27s 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\u27s poetry speaks volumes about individual freedom and love