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Questions and Answers
When did Allen Ginsberg begin work on 'Howl'?
When did Allen Ginsberg begin work on 'Howl'?
- 1955
- 1957
- 1954 (correct)
- 1956
Who is 'Howl' dedicated to?
Who is 'Howl' dedicated to?
- Carl Solomon (correct)
- Lawrence Ferlinghetti
- Shigeyoshi Murao
- Paul Blackburn
Who was charged with disseminating obscene literature upon the release of 'Howl'?
Who was charged with disseminating obscene literature upon the release of 'Howl'?
- Allen Ginsberg and Carl Solomon
- Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Shigeyoshi Murao (correct)
- Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti
- Paul Blackburn and Judge Clayton W. Horn
What is 'Howl' considered to be?
What is 'Howl' considered to be?
What myth was perpetuated by Ferlinghetti regarding the publication of 'Howl'?
What myth was perpetuated by Ferlinghetti regarding the publication of 'Howl'?
Where was Hugo Ball born?
Where was Hugo Ball born?
What did Hugo Ball study at the universities of Munich and Heidelberg?
What did Hugo Ball study at the universities of Munich and Heidelberg?
In which city did Hugo Ball move to in 1910 in order to become an actor?
In which city did Hugo Ball move to in 1910 in order to become an actor?
What was Hugo Ball's response after witnessing the invasion of Belgium at the beginning of World War I?
What was Hugo Ball's response after witnessing the invasion of Belgium at the beginning of World War I?
Who did Hugo Ball marry in 1920?
Who did Hugo Ball marry in 1920?
Study Notes
Allen Ginsberg and 'Howl'
- Allen Ginsberg began work on 'Howl' in 1954-1955.
- 'Howl' is dedicated to Carl Solomon.
- Lawrence Ferlinghetti was charged with disseminating obscene literature upon the release of 'Howl'.
- 'Howl' is considered to be a Beat poem.
Hugo Ball
Early Life and Education
- Hugo Ball was born in Pirmasens, Germany.
- Hugo Ball studied philosophy, history, and literature at the universities of Munich and Heidelberg.
Career
- Hugo Ball moved to Munich in 1910 to become an actor.
- After witnessing the invasion of Belgium at the beginning of World War I, Hugo Ball responded by converting to Catholicism and becoming a pacifist.
Personal Life
- Hugo Ball married Emmy Hennings in 1920.
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Test your knowledge of Allen Ginsberg's iconic poem "Howl" and its significance in the Beat Generation literary movement. Delve into the thematic elements, historical context, and the dedication to Carl Solomon in this thought-provoking quiz.
