The Beat Movement: a Cultural Revolution in 20th Century America
Words: 465 1620In the annals of American literary and cultural history, few movements have left as indelible a mark as the Beat Generation. Emerging in the 1950s, the Beat movement was a countercultural phenomenon that challenged the prevailing norms of post-World War II society. Spearheaded by luminaries such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs, the Beats rejected conformity, celebrated spontaneity, and sought spiritual fulfillment through art and experience. Their impact resonates to this day, influencing not only literature but […]