Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:literary_work
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Junky
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:organization
sexual liberation drug experimentation |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
spontaneity
anti-establishment views exploration of consciousness |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced visual arts
influenced film and theater encouraged political activism challenged societal norms advocated for civil rights encouraged literary experimentation highlighted issues of mental health promoted environmental awareness inspired autobiographical writing promoted free expression inspired the hippie movement explored themes of alienation examined the American Dream fostered community among writers influenced the punk movement led to the rise of spoken word poetry shaped modern poetry sparked interest in spirituality |
| gptkbp:events |
The Six Gallery reading
The San Francisco Poetry Festival The Beat Generation Conference |
| gptkbp:focus_area |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Los_Angeles gptkb:San_Francisco |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
1940s to 1960s
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Beat literature movement
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:orchestra
gptkb:Monarch Eastern religions |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
lack of diversity
commercialization of the movement overemphasis on drug use |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:William_S._Burroughs
gptkb:Allen_Ginsberg gptkb:Jack_Kerouac |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced music and art
influenced later literary movements promoted alternative lifestyles |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Howl
gptkb:Naked_Lunch gptkb:On_the_Road |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:United_States
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