Hip Glossary – Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg: Controversial Beat poet from the 50’s who wrote about following your instincts and free love. “Howl” 1956, is one of Ginsberg’s most famous poems. Along with his friends Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs, he helped define and document the activities of the Beat Generation. Ginsberg was active in the anti-war movement appearing at rallies and also the Human Be-In. Ginsberg is credited with coining the term “Flower Power”.