Difference between revisions of "Herbert Huncke"
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Poet and author. Member of the 'Beat Generation', the collection of hippie poets and writers of the 1950s, who is credited with coining the term. Author of the books 'Huncke's Journal' (1965), 'The Evening Sun Turned Crimson' (1980), and a memoir 'Guilty of Everything' (1990). Considered a muse other poets and writers of his group, including Jack Kerouac, [[Allen Ginsberg]] and [[William S. Burroughs]]. Worked with [[Alfred Kinsey]] in his research studies. Also known for his roles as hustler, prostitute and drug peddler. | Poet and author. Member of the 'Beat Generation', the collection of hippie poets and writers of the 1950s, who is credited with coining the term. Author of the books 'Huncke's Journal' (1965), 'The Evening Sun Turned Crimson' (1980), and a memoir 'Guilty of Everything' (1990). Considered a muse other poets and writers of his group, including Jack Kerouac, [[Allen Ginsberg]] and [[William S. Burroughs]]. Worked with [[Alfred Kinsey]] in his research studies. Also known for his roles as hustler, prostitute and drug peddler. | ||
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==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:30, 14 January 2020
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1915 - 1996
Occupation
Poet, Writer
Description
Poet and author. Member of the 'Beat Generation', the collection of hippie poets and writers of the 1950s, who is credited with coining the term. Author of the books 'Huncke's Journal' (1965), 'The Evening Sun Turned Crimson' (1980), and a memoir 'Guilty of Everything' (1990). Considered a muse other poets and writers of his group, including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs. Worked with Alfred Kinsey in his research studies. Also known for his roles as hustler, prostitute and drug peddler.
See Also
Further Reading/Research
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-herbert-huncke-1309913.html
- https://www.lambdaliterary.org/reviews/09/04/american-hipster-a-life-of-herbert-huncke-the-times-square-hustler-who-inspired-the-beat-movement-by-hilary-holladay/
- http://huncketeacompany.com/about
- https://acrossthemargin.com/herbert-huncke/
