Sputnik Music Forums - View Single Post

gaslight · 03-05-2004, 07:52 AM

The Beat Poetry Thread

For those who are wondering...

Beat Poetry arose in the years and decades post-World War Two, originating in the same time period as what has come to be termed as "post-modernism" began to become a noticeable movement in art, literature, and philosophy. Beat poetry can be loosely explained through the simple analogy of post-modernism vs. modernism; a counter-culture of non-linear expressionism as opposed to adherence to conventions of high art.

Beat poetry is closely related to stream of consciousness writing and is characterised by a lack of adherence to standard formulas, patterns, and linguistic conventions (primarily grammar and syntax). Beat poetry often has a rambling feel to it but also maintains a sense of natural equilibrium with itself, the words have a certain rhythmic, however uneven, flow to them and often have a conversational register.

Notable beat poets include; Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S Burroughs, John Clellon Holmes, Neal Cassady, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yeah. I am pretty sure there are a number of people on this board who already have/will soon realise they have a connection or at least interest to this style of writing.

So this thread has a few points.

1) Introduction to beat poetry for those who need an introduction to beat poetry.

Useful + interesting [URL=http://www.charm.net/~brooklyn/LitKicks.html]site[/url].

2) Provide a thread in which you can discuss beat poetry and it's relevancies to music (you will find many bands that utilise a lyrical style similar to beat poetry.)

3) Write and share your own beat poetry, which you may not feel like posting individually.

*Declares this the beatnik hang-out of the S&L forum.*

03-05-2004, 07:52 AM	#1
gaslight Some place better Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 27,365	Beat Poetry Thread The Beat Poetry Thread For those who are wondering... Beat Poetry arose in the years and decades post-World War Two, originating in the same time period as what has come to be termed as "post-modernism" began to become a noticeable movement in art, literature, and philosophy. Beat poetry can be loosely explained through the simple analogy of post-modernism vs. modernism; a counter-culture of non-linear expressionism as opposed to adherence to conventions of high art. Beat poetry is closely related to stream of consciousness writing and is characterised by a lack of adherence to standard formulas, patterns, and linguistic conventions (primarily grammar and syntax). Beat poetry often has a rambling feel to it but also maintains a sense of natural equilibrium with itself, the words have a certain rhythmic, however uneven, flow to them and often have a conversational register. Notable beat poets include; Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S Burroughs, John Clellon Holmes, Neal Cassady, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yeah. I am pretty sure there are a number of people on this board who already have/will soon realise they have a connection or at least interest to this style of writing. So this thread has a few points. 1) Introduction to beat poetry for those who need an introduction to beat poetry. Useful + interesting [URL=http://www.charm.net/~brooklyn/LitKicks.html]site[/url]. 2) Provide a thread in which you can discuss beat poetry and it's relevancies to music (you will find many bands that utilise a lyrical style similar to beat poetry.) 3) Write and share your own beat poetry, which you may not feel like posting individually. Declares this the beatnik hang-out of the S&L* forum.* Last edited by gaslight; 03-05-2004 at 07:55 AM.