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When did Allen Ginsberg begin work on 'Howl'?

1955

1957

1954 (correct)

1956

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'?

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?

One of the great works of American literature Signup and view all the answers

What myth was perpetuated by Ferlinghetti regarding the publication of 'Howl'?

It was written as a performance piece and later published Signup and view all the answers

Where was Hugo Ball born?

Pirmasens, Germany Signup and view all the answers

What did Hugo Ball study at the universities of Munich and Heidelberg?

Sociology and philosophy Signup and view all the answers

In which city did Hugo Ball move to in 1910 in order to become an actor?

Berlin Signup and view all the answers

What was Hugo Ball's response after witnessing the invasion of Belgium at the beginning of World War I?

He was disillusioned, saying: 'The war is founded on a glaring mistake – men have been confused with machines.' Signup and view all the answers

Who did Hugo Ball marry in 1920?

Emmy Hennings Signup and view all the answers

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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.