Masterpieces of Beat Literature

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The writers of the Beat Generation wrote during a particularly chaotic period in modern history. They responded to the threat of the nuclear age, the anti-Communist hysteria that gripped America, and the cultural pressure to conform to social conventions. Written for students and general readers, this book examines 7 masterpieces of Beat literature. Included are chapters on Go, On the Road, Dharma Bums, Howl and Other Poems, Naked Lunch, The First Third, and The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test. Each chapter includes a biography, a plot synopsis, a discussion of themes and style, study and discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading. Literature students will value this book as a guide to these major works of the Beat movement, while social studies students will gain a better understanding of how this literature reflects social issues.