In this two-session class, we’ll explore the bold, rebellious spirit of Beat Generation poets like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and Diane di Prima. Through discussion, close reading, and creative exercises, students will examine the movement’s key themes—freedom, protest, spirituality, and spontaneity—and experiment with writing in a Beat-inspired style. Whether you’re new to the Beats or revisiting old favorites, this class offers a chance to connect with their raw, rhythmic approach to poetry and personal expression.