The Cultural Review

Literary History

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A moody, cinematic image of Beat Generation writers and artists in a smoky 1950s jazz club, engaged in intense conversation and creative work, embodying rebellion and intellectual fervor.
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What Is the Beat Generation? A Comprehensive Guide to the Literary Counter-Culture

Why does the Beat Generation, with its frenetic prose and spiritual yearning, continue to resonate? This comprehensive guide explores the origins, figures, and enduring impact of the literary rebellion that changed America.

Claire Donovan·April 9, 2026