Birthdate: June 3, 1926
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Died: April 5, 1997
Allen Ginsberg was a prominent American poet and writer associated with the Beat Generation. He rose to fame for his poem “Howl,” which critiqued capitalism and conformity in the United States. Ginsberg’s writing frequently addressed controversial themes such as sexuality and politics. He was a committed activist, joining protests against societal inequalities like the Vietnam War and the war on drugs. Ginsberg received accolades for his literary contributions, including the National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize nomination.
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