| Women of the Beat Generation: The Writers, Artists, and Muses at the Heart of Revolution Revised Edition Contributor(s): Knight, Brenda (Author) |
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ISBN: 1573241385 ISBN-13: 9781573241380 Publisher: Conari Press OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1998 Annotation: With fascinating biographies, over 40 rare photos, and never-before-published writing, "Women of the Beat Generation" captures the life and work of 40 women who broke with tradition in the uptight '50s. 50 photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Women Authors - Literary Criticism | Subjects & Themes - Women |
| Dewey: 810.809 |
| LCCN: 96009237 |
| Physical Information: 1.11" H x 6.86" W x 8" (1.25 lbs) 366 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950's - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winner of an American Book Award, this collection is an unprecedented exploration of the lives, writings, and astonishing stories of the longoverlooked women of the Beat Generation from the famous Carolyn Cassady & Jan Kerouac to the relatively undiscovered Mary Fabilli & Helen Adam. The art, prose, & poetry selected represent the full range & development of the work of 40 women, highlighting the lives & work of these famed iconoclasts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Knight, Brenda: - Brenda Knight is the author of Women Who Love Books Too Much and Women of the Beat Generation, winner of an American Book Award. A scholar of medieval literature and modern poetry, she lives in San Francisco, California. |