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224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
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Language: English
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First published in 1956, Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" is a prophetic masterpiece—an epic raging against dehumanizing society that overcame censorship trials and obscenity charges to become one of the most widely read poems of the century. This annotat...
Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
tense 46%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 7%
Pace
slow 27%
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | N/A: 40%Loveable characters?
N/A: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Average rating
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Sexual content, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Abandonment, Addiction, Mental illness
224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1956, Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" is a prophetic masterpiece—an epic raging against dehumanizing society that overcame censorship trials and obscenity charges to become one of the most widely read poems of the century. This annotat...
Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
tense 46%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 7%
Pace
slow 27%
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | N/A: 40%Loveable characters?
N/A: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Abandonment, Addiction, Mental illness