The Last Antiwar Poem: My new essay in The Believer
[Above: Allen Ginsberg performing during his 1966 “Wichita Vortex Sutra” journey.]
For the second month in a row I have literary criticism appearing in The Believer — and my new essay, “The Last Antiwar Poem,” moves beyond travel themes to discuss the poetry of Allen Ginsberg. As the American literary community prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Howl and Other Poems, my essay points out how … Read more »