Howl by Allen Ginsberg
2006 marks the 50th anniversary of the continuous publication of Allen Ginsberg's epic poem Howl. To truly appreciate what the "Beat" movement represented a reading of Howl is essential. That is unless you are satisfied with the mass medias portrayal of the Beat generation in films such as The Subterraneans or television shows like Dobie Gillis.
Make sure you visit City Lights Bookstore website to get a great historical perspective on the publication history of Ginsberg's iconic poem. If you are over fifty resolve to read or reread Howl for your souls sake. If you are under thirty read it to help you appreciate an era in our countrys history your parents lived through and survived.