1 janv. 1956 - 1956 Allen Ginsberg "A Supermarket in California"
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"A Supermarket in California" was during a time of the Beat Generation which was a literary movement that challenged societal norms and celebrated individual freedom and expression. The literary context of this passage reflects on Ginsberg's exploration of the complexities of modern American society. The poem combines personal reflection with social commentary by using vivd imagery and references to iconic figures like Walt Whitman to explore the themes of consumerism, identity and the search for meaning. The historical context during this time in America was time of post civil war prosperity and the rise of consumer culture. This poem critiques the conformity and materialism of the era questioning the impact of commercialism on individuality and artistic expression.
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