Allen Ginsberg, “HOWL”
Posted: October 16th, 2012 under Art and Politics, Poetry.
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Comment from Andrew De Rosa
Time October 18, 2012 at 3:20 am
I thought the way he read the poem really conveyed his message of how he wants people from all around the country (New York, New Jersey, Idaho, Oklahoma, and others) to participate in a counterculture movement to go against societal standards. His voice was full of passion and sort of exasperation because he sounds like he is so fed up with society that he is sort of pleading his case to people who may feel ostracized by the culture in America during the time period. I enjoyed it, and reading the poem definitely helped me understand its meaning better.
Comment from ryanmarkoe
Time October 18, 2012 at 5:36 am
I agree with Andrew and the fact that they way Allen Ginsberg read his poem allowed him to convey his message to his listeners. His voice kept my attention and I enjoyed listening to the way he read the poem. I researched some background information on the poem and found out that the “who” stood for the “best minds” of Ginsberg’s life. He believed the “best minds” were not doctors or lawyers, but rather drug users, drop outs, musicians, poets, etc. I found that very interesting.