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Howl
Allen Ginsberg first read his poem Howl, in San Francisco in October 1955.
It marked a turning point in American literature.
Michael McClure, a fellow poet, took part in the reading that night.
Photo: Allen Ginsberg with other poets in 1965. Express/Getty Images.
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Allen Ginsberg first read his poem Howl, in San Francisco in October 1955.
It marked a turning point in American literature.
Michael McClure, a fellow poet, took part in the reading that night.
Photo: Allen Ginsberg with other poets in 1965. Express/Getty Images.
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