What was most of Allen Ginsberg's poetry about?

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What age is his poetry appropriate for?

Answer 1

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It was political but also about his personal experience (for instance, Kaddish is a beautiful poem about his mother's death). All poems incorporate personal details, including about his sexual life. I suppose his poetry can be read by anybody above 16, but of course it depends on the person's maturity.
His poetry can also be complex because of the numerous references to the culture and the political events of his time.

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Thank you Lady Annabella. I have since read Kaddish and am left in awe. The opening line will forever be in my head.

Answer 2

Ginsberg wrote on a large number of subjects, but his most famous poem (Howl) is a political satire which critiques U.S. culture and government. I wouldn't suggest it for younger than high-school students.

The Poetry Foundation has a great bit of information on him: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/…

And also at Poets.org: http://poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/8