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danx
Queer | William S. Burroughs
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Pickpick

Spurred by the (way too long imho) movie I finally picked up a copy of Queer. Interesting and descriptive in its time and places, somewhat disjointed, not entirely satisfying but still good. More accessible than his later works. His protagonist isn‘t exactly likeable but I don‘t believe that is the intent. Glad to have finally read it.

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vivastory
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I just received an email from LOA about a documentary about Gary Snyder, one of the last surviving Beats, & a character in one of the grimmest novels I have ever read in my life (Kerouac's Big Sur). This will be streaming this weekend. Think this will be of interest to you @leftcoastzen
https://email.loa.org/h/i/8AB1ACAB53E732ED

vivastory Also tagging @thespineview as I see that you posted about this book before. 1mo
TheSpineView Thanks for thinking of me! 1mo
Leftcoastzen Thanks so much ! Will be checking that out ! 1mo
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Trashcanman
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Hey Vanity, this vials empty and so are you.

5feet.of.fury Hey Glamorous, this vial‘s not god anymooooore… 2mo
Trashcanman @5feet.of.fury ❤️ 2mo
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shortsarahrose
Adding Machine | William S Burroughs
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The free book table at my work has returned! 😆 I‘m sure some English instructor just cleared out their office, but I found a couple gems #BookHaul

AnnCrystal 😎📚💝. 4mo
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dabbe
On the Road | Jack Kerouac
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Eggs Perfect 👍🏼 6mo
dabbe @Eggs 🧡🤎💛 6mo
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Doppoetry
Howl, and other Poems | Allen Ginsberg
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Pickpick

I read Howl back in college and didn't like Ginsberg's work or Beat poetry in general, but studying them further and disconnecting the meaning from the shocking and raunchy poems, I really like them. A lot of them are unfortunately still relevant today. the various poems are about: the government's mistreatment of the working class, anti-consumerism, and anti-war.

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Doppoetry
Howl, and other Poems | Allen Ginsberg
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Leftcoastzen
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What is it about certain titles on certain days catch your eye?

Kimzey 😢 7mo
dabbe 🎯!!! 7mo
sarahbarnes 😣 7mo
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Soscha
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New Fable club: The Beat Generation! First read is Scratching the Beat Surface: Essays on New Vision from Blake to Kerouac.

First two follow-ups will be “Desolate Angel: Jack Kerouac, The Beat Generation And America” by Dennis McNally, “Understanding Jack Kerouac” by Matt Theado.

Link if you‘re curious! https://fable.co/club/the-beat-generation-with-aurelie-lagrange-449625541661?inv...