A Coney Island of the Mind - Lawrence Ferlinghetti - 1958

A kaleidoscope of American consciousness unfolds in this collection of poems that helped define a generation. Lawrence Ferlinghetti's visionary work captures the pulse of postwar America with the raw energy of jazz and the rebellious spirit of the Beat movement. From the bustling streets of San Francisco to the existential wanderings of the modern soul, these poems are both deeply personal meditations and urgent social commentary. Ferlinghetti's accessible yet profound verse explores themes of alienation, political dissent, and the search for meaning in an increasingly commercialized world. Written with the spontaneous rhythm of spoken word and infused with surrealist imagery, "A Coney Island of the Mind" is both a carnival of language and a serious examination of what it means to be human in the twentieth century. This collection established Ferlinghetti as one of America's most important poets and remains as relevant today as when it first challenged readers to see their world with fresh eyes. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Beat generation. - A Coney Island of the Mind - Lawrence Ferlinghetti Published 1958, New Directions Publishing Corporation, New York Softcover. Approx. 5.5x8in. 96pp. Shows wear consistent with vintage.