David S. Wills’ new book, World Citizen: Allen Ginsberg as Traveller, is now on sale.
World Citizen looks at the life of this fascinating poet-traveller, who visited 66 countries, sometimes staying on the road for years at a time. The book asks to what extent these journeys shaped Ginsberg’s personality, his politics, and his poetry.
Read more about World Citizen here.
You can find it on Amazon (https://amzn.to/2SyYnZB) or ask your local bookshop.
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