Adapting the Beat Poets

Burroughs, Ginsberg, and Kerouac on Screen

Autori

• Michael J. Prince

Parametri

• 170 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Film

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Exploring the intersection of literature and film, this book examines adaptations of the works of Beat Generation icons William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac. It focuses on notable film interpretations of their writings, such as Naked Lunch, Howl, and On the Road, analyzing the connections between these adaptations and the original texts. The study highlights how the essence of Beat literature, which emphasizes authenticity, can be transformed through various media, offering insights into the impact of these adaptations on the original works.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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