... that was in it, the evocation of the people."" (Snyder relationship with JK) when he was first approached by Allen Ginsberg while working in the backyard of his home. Ginsberg invited Snyder, along with many other influential members of the counterculture (such as McClure, Whalen, Ginsberg, and Kerouac) to read his poetry in a San Francisco club. This is considered by many to be the ... ...

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... . His poetry is idealistic and romantic while his prose is realistic. It is widely recognized as a formative influence on the work of Hart Crane, William Carlos Williams, Wallace Stevens, and Allen Ginsberg, who particularly was inspired by Whitman's bold treatment of sexuality. Many modern scholars have sought to assess Whitman's life and literary career. Works such as the 5-volume edition of his ... ...

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