Howl and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg

Howl and Other Poems

Allen Ginsberg

56 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics poetry reflective slow-paced

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The prophetic poem that launched a generation when it was first published in 1965 is here presented in a commemorative hardcover edition The landmark, original publication of Allen Ginsberg's HOWL & Other Poems HOWL & Other Poems, the prop...

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Moods

reflective 69%
dark 49%
emotional 47%
challenging 44%
inspiring 21%
sad 18%
tense 14%
funny 12%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 29%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 78% | Character: 15% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

N/A: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 74% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 72% | Yes: 18% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 16% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8%

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