A Coney Island of the Mind

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Poems

By Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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The Coney Island of the Mind by Lawrence Ferlinghetti is a celebrated collection of poetry that captures the spirit of mid-20th century America. The poems explore themes of freedom, social justice, and the human condition, often with a humorous and satirical touch. Ferlinghetti's vivid and imaginative writing paints a picture of American life, providing readers with a keen, artistic perspective on culture and society.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate vivid and whimsical poetry that captures the spirit of the Beat Generation with its energetic exploration of contemporary life and human experiences. Ferlinghetti's work offers a captivating fusion of art and culture, intertwined with social commentary, making it a delightful read for those interested in the transformative power of words.

Ferlinghetti's A Coney Island of the Mind has become a modern classic. It has been translated into nine languages and there are now three-quarters of a million copies in print.

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The title of this book is taken from Henry Miller's Into the Night Life and expresses the way Lawrence Ferlinghetti felt about these poems when he wrote them during a short period in the 1950s— as if they were, taken together, a kind of Coney Island of the mind, a kind of circus of the soul.

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A Coney Island of the Mind is praised for its witty and humorous approach, drawing in readers with a blend of laughter and truth. Esteemed figures like Francis Ford Coppola appreciate the way it delivers poignant insights, while Bob Dylan admires Ferlinghetti's courage and bravery in both his life and poetry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780811200417

Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 1968

Country: United States

Imprint: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 109g

Pages: 93

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About the Author

The poet, publisher, and activist Lawrence Ferlinghetti, born in Yonkers, New York, in 1919, has received the Robert Frost Memorial Medal and the first Literarian Award of the National Book Foundation. He is the subject of Christopher Felver's new film documentary, Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder.

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