FAQ About Beat Generation Literature

Beat Generation literature refers to the body of work produced by a group of American writers and artists in the post-World War II era, primarily during the 1950s and 60s. These individuals rejected traditional conventions, embracing themes of freedom, non-conformity, spiritual exploration, and a rejection of materialism. Key figures include Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs, who sought to create a new, more liberated literary style.