Herald of the Autochthonic Spirit [Paperback]

Gregory Corso (Author)

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Publication Date: October 17, 1981

Corso, Herald of Autoc. Spirit. Poetry heralding "the ivory applecart of tyrannical values"

Product Details

• Paperback: 66 pages
• Publisher: New Directions Publishing; First Edition edition (October 17, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811208087
• ISBN-13: 978-0811208086
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,713,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Gregory Corso was born on March 26, 1930 in New York City. His first book of poetry was published by City Lights Press in 1955.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Visionary, evocative yet slightly self-absorbed, August 10, 2002

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Gregory Corso is one of the lesser known original Beat poets. His poetry commands just as much attention as his more popular peers Ginsberg and Kerouac. This collection is from the mid-70's and the pieces are, granted, emotive, visionary, acutely real but also obscure like only a Beat could be. Corso does have a clever lyrical gift and the ability to inspire despite his elitist tendencies. Personally, i suggest it as an afternoon read.