Allen Ginsberg's Howl and Other Poems is a landmark collection that defined the Beat Generation and challenged American poetry's conventions. The title poem's raw, prophetic voice captures the alienation and ecstasy of postwar America, raging against conformity, materialism, and the destruction of creative spirits. More than poetry, the collection became a cultural manifesto, proving that literature could be both personal confession and political resistance.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Ginsberg had the courage to write exactly what he saw, without apology or decoration. Howl remains urgent because it refuses to pretend that everything is fine, screaming the truths that polite society wants to ignore. It's a reminder that poetry can be dangerous, necessary, and alive.

DETAILS: • Author: Allen Ginsberg • Publisher: City Lights Books • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 1, 1956 • ISBN: 9780872860179 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days