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Howl and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg
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AMERICA
"America" is a poem by the American poet Allen Ginsberg, written in 1956. It is a political and social commentary on the United States during the mid-20th century. The poem is divided into three parts, each of which expresses different aspects of Ginsberg's critique of America.
In the first part of the poem, Ginsberg expresses his frustration with the country's politics and the hypocrisy of its leaders. He criticizes the government for its involvement in the Cold War and its treatment of African Americans. The lines "America, I'm putting my queer shoulder to the wheel" and "America, when will you be angelic?" suggest that Ginsberg is trying to push America in a better direction, but he is met with resistance.
The second part of the poem is a personal account of Ginsberg's experiences in a mental institution. He uses this experience to comment on the state of mental health care in the country. He criticizes the institutions for their use of drugs to control patients and the dehumanizing treatment of patients.
In the final part of the poem, Ginsberg expresses his hope for a better America. He calls for a revolution and an end to capitalism. He expresses his desire for a society based on love and understanding, rather than greed and materialism.
Overall, "America" is a critique of the United States during the mid-20th century. Ginsberg uses his poetry to express his frustration with the country's politics, social inequalities, and the dehumanization of its citizens. While the poem is critical, it is also hopeful. Ginsberg believes that America has the potential to be better and calls on its citizens to work towards a better future.
"America" is a poem by the American poet Allen Ginsberg, written in 1956. It is a political and social commentary on the United States during the mid-20th century. The poem is divided into three parts, each of which expresses different aspects of Ginsberg's critique of America.
In the first part of the poem, Ginsberg expresses his frustration with the country's politics and the hypocrisy of its leaders. He criticizes the government for its involvement in the Cold War and its treatment of African Americans. The lines "America, I'm putting my queer shoulder to the wheel" and "America, when will you be angelic?" suggest that Ginsberg is trying to push America in a better direction, but he is met with resistance.
The second part of the poem is a personal account of Ginsberg's experiences in a mental institution. He uses this experience to comment on the state of mental health care in the country. He criticizes the institutions for their use of drugs to control patients and the dehumanizing treatment of patients.
In the final part of the poem, Ginsberg expresses his hope for a better America. He calls for a revolution and an end to capitalism. He expresses his desire for a society based on love and understanding, rather than greed and materialism.
Overall, "America" is a critique of the United States during the mid-20th century. Ginsberg uses his poetry to express his frustration with the country's politics, social inequalities, and the dehumanization of its citizens. While the poem is critical, it is also hopeful. Ginsberg believes that America has the potential to be better and calls on its citizens to work towards a better future.