Allen Ginsberg
American poet and writer (1926–1997)
1926 — 1997
Quick Facts
Profession
American poet and writer (1926–1997)
Born
June 3, 1926
Died
1997 (age ~71)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, photographer, writer
United StatesBorn in NewarkDied in East Village
1926
Born in Newark (1926-06-03)
1974
AwardNational Book Award
1974
AwardNational Book Award for Poetry
1986
AwardRobert Frost Medal
1986
AwardGolden Wreath
1993
AwardJohn Jay Award
About
Irwin Allen Ginsberg was an American poet and writer. As a student at Columbia University in the 1940s, he began friendships with Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, forming the core of the Beat Generation. He vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism and sexual repression and he embodied various aspects of this counterculture with his views on drugs, sex, multiculturalism, hostility to bureaucracy and openness to Eastern religions.
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Who is Allen Ginsberg?+
Irwin Allen Ginsberg was an American poet and writer. As a student at Columbia University in the 1940s, he began friendships with Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, forming the core of the Beat Generation. He vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism and sexual repression
What does the name Allen mean?+
The name Allen means "A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Timothy Field Allen (1837-1902).". It is of English origin.
When was Allen Ginsberg born?+
Allen Ginsberg was born on June 3, 1926.
When did Allen Ginsberg die?+
Allen Ginsberg died in 1997, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Timothy Field Allen (1837-1902).
The name Allen is of English origin, meaning "A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Timothy Field Allen (1837-1902).". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Allen
Allen — June 3, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Legend.
— anon
The world is a little different because you existed.
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