Howl, Kaddish and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg

Howl, Kaddish and Other Poems

Allen Ginsberg with William Carlos Williams

fiction classics poetry reflective slow-paced

119 pages | first published 1956

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Allen Ginsberg was the bard of the beat generation, and Howl, Kaddish and Other Poems is a collection of his finest work published in Penguin Modern Classics, including 'Howl', whose vindication at an obscenity trial was a watershed moment in twen...
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Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
challenging 56%
emotional 56%
dark 47%
sad 34%
adventurous 17%
funny 17%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 55%
fast 35%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

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