Ginsberg

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An American poet of the 1950s who wrote the poem Howl

proper noun
/ˈɡɪnzbɜːrɡ/

: Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg, the poet?
Allen Ginsberg
Ginsberg and William Burroughs

Yes, in fact, it reminds me of Allen Ginsberg's howl.

Examples

Did you just quote Allen Ginsberg?

Jesus Revolution (2023)
Burroughs's supporting witnesses... included Allen Ginsberg and Norman Mailer.

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010)
"We just think the judge got it wrong," Ginsberg says.

Academic text (1999)
Her tour finished, Ms. Ginsberg left us at the front desk.

Fiction book (2001)
Yes, in fact, it reminds me of Allen Ginsberg's howl.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
When I was twelve, I discovered Bob Dylan and Allen Ginsberg, and fell asleep to a Jack Kerouac box set while babysitting.

Academic text (2015)
While they were reciting their vows here in this church, Allen Ginsberg was writing his famous poem, Howl, blocks away in this room.

Beginners (2011)
Between 1991 and 1993, we brought Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Diane di Prima to our city.

Academic text (2011)
During the poetry festival, many attendees praised Ginsberg for his groundbreaking contributions to American literature.
In college, I studied Allen Ginsberg's influential works as part of my English curriculum.

Synonyms

Allen Ginsberg

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An American poet who helped start the Beat Generation and is famous for the poem Howl

is a concise identification focusing on poetic works rather than broader cultural impact

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ginsberg is a family name from German and Yiddish roots. The second part -berg means 'mountain' or 'hill' (as in iceberg), so a helpful way to remember it is that Ginsberg originally meant someone from the 'Gins' hill or place, which is why Allen Ginsberg carries this place-name as his surname.