Figura centrale del movimento poetico "wide-open" degli anni '50, Lawrence Ferlinghetti ha creato un'opera diversificata che spaziava tra poesia, narrativa, teatro e critica d'arte, spesso affrontando temi politici e sociali. La sua poesia, radicata nella tradizione e nell'artigianato, sfidava l'élite letteraria e celebrava il quotidiano, resistendo a una semplice categorizzazione come mera protesta. Attraverso la sua influente City Lights Bookstore e casa editrice, ha favorito una vitale comunità letteraria e sostenuto voci dissidenti, in particolare con la pubblicazione epocale di "Howl & Other Poems". L'opera di Ferlinghetti, incluso l'immancabilmente popolare "A Coney Island of the Mind", continua a risuonare a livello globale, consolidando la sua eredità come una forza significativa nelle lettere americane.
The title of this book is taken from Henry Miller's "Into the Night Life" and expresses the way Lawrence Ferlinghetti felt about these poems when he wrote them during a short period in the 1950's—as if they were, taken together, a kind of Coney Island of the mind—a kind of circus of the soul.
Jde o publikaci, věnovanou památce Jana Zábrany. Ferlinghetti i zde svou svébytnou formou navozuje etická a sociální témata, v nichž se mísí nejen některé společenské a politické problémy, ale i obava ze současného vývoje lidské civilizace, která svým neuváženým jednáním může dospět k zániku. Kniha byla vydaná u příležitosti návštěvy Lawrence Ferlinghettiho v Praze v dubnu 1998 - obsahuje anglický originál a souběžný český překlad
This book showcases a groundbreaking collection of the previously unseen graphic art created by a unique poet and painter. It offers a retrospective that highlights the artist's insurgent style, providing insight into their innovative approach to visual expression. Through this exhibition, readers can explore the intersection of poetry and painting, revealing the depth and originality of the artist's work.
One of the longest relationships between a publisher and a writer, documented in an intimate correspondence spanning their respective careers.
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, "one of our ageless radicals and true bards" ( Booklist ), has gathered here four decades of poetry in his inimitable everyman’s voice, including more than fifty pages of new work. The tone has deepened over the years, and he may now be seen as a true maestro in his field. Behind the irresistible air of immediacy and spontaneity lies much erudition and an antic imagination intent on subverting "the dominant paradigm." From his earliest books, including his landmark Coney Island of the Mind , Ferlinghetti has written poetry "in ways that those who see poetry as the province of the few and educated had never imagined. That strength has turned out to be lasting" (Joel Oppenheimer, N. Y. Times Books Review ).
A comprehensive selection from Ferlinghetti's famed City Lights Pocket Poets Series, published on the 60th anniversary of its founding.
The narrative highlights the establishment of the first paperback bookstore in the U.S. by Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1953, which evolved into City Lights, a cultural landmark for literature enthusiasts. Over the years, it has attracted millions, becoming synonymous with the Beat Generation. Ferlinghetti's influential work, A Coney Island of the Mind, achieved remarkable success, becoming the best-selling poetry volume by a living American poet, showcasing the impact of both the bookstore and the author on American literature.
Second, expanded edition, with eighteen new poems.
Exploring the vibrant essence of San Francisco, this collection features poems that capture the city's unique landscapes, culture, and spirit. As the first official Poet Laureate, the author weaves personal experiences with the city's rich history, offering readers a glimpse into its diverse communities and iconic sights. The verses reflect a deep appreciation for the Bay Area, celebrating both its beauty and complexities through evocative imagery and heartfelt expression.
Two acclaimed poetry volumes, Who Are We Now? (1976) and Landscapes of Livingand Dying (1979), are brought together.
