Allen Ginsberg

1926–1997 (age 71)

Poet

Biography

Allen Ginsberg, born in 1926, became a leading voice of the Beat Generation, channeling restlessness into poems such as "Howl" that challenged readers to confront the world with honesty.

He continued to speak out on behalf of peace, the environment, and personal freedom, leaving a lasting mark on American letters and resting now at BNai Israel Cemetery.

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