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Planet News is a 1968 poetry collection by American Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg, compiling works written between 1961 and 1967. The volume reflects his experiences traveling across the globe and his active opposition to the Vietnam War. It includes several notable pieces, such as Wichita Vortex Sutra, which explores the relationship between media, politics, and the military-industrial complex. The collection serves as a poetic journal for readers interested in 1960s counterculture and the intersection of literature with political activism.
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When was Allen Ginsberg's Planet News published?
Planet News was published by City Lights in 1968 and collects poems written between 1961 and 1967. It is number 23 in the City Lights Pocket Poets series.
Does Planet News include Wichita Vortex Sutra?
Yes, Wichita Vortex Sutra is one of the collection's best-known poems and was written in 1966. It uses Ginsberg's travel through the American Midwest to attack the Vietnam War and the language used to justify it.
Which travel poems are included in Planet News?
The book includes pieces such as The Change: Kyoto-Tokyo Express, Describe: The Rain on Dasaswamedh, Kral Majales, and Wales Visitation. These poems reflect Ginsberg's travels through Japan, India, Europe, and the United States.
How does Planet News fit into Allen Ginsberg's Beat poetry?
It combines the Beat tradition of long, breath-driven lines with political protest, erotic writing, travel notes, and Buddhist or Hindu imagery. The collection is especially useful for seeing how Ginsberg moved from New York and San Francisco settings toward a global poetic outlook.
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