Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Poet and painter, co-founder of City Lights

Lawrence Ferlinghetti - Poet and painter, co-founder of City Lights
Born

March 24th, 1919
106 years ago

Died

February 22nd, 2021
4 years ago — 101 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the San Francisco literary scene, this individual co-founded City Lights Bookstore in 1953, which became a hub for the Beat Generation. The individual published major works including the collection 'A Coney Island of the Mind,' which captivated a wide audience and solidified a reputation as an influential poet. As a painter, various exhibitions showcased personal artwork. The individual also played a crucial role in promoting avant-garde literature and fostering a community of writers and artists throughout the decades until passing away in 2021.

Co-founded City Lights Bookstore

Published 'A Coney Island of the Mind'

Promoted the Beat Generation

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