The Beat Generation: Rebels, Roads, and Revolution
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, FAU- Jupiter - 5353 Parkside Drive
5353 Parkside Drive Jupiter
Jupiter, 33458
Palm Beach County - Listed by
- City of Jupiter
Get swept away by the rebellious spirit and spiritual quests of the Beat Generation, featuring influential figures such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Allen Ginsberg’s birth in 2026, this engaging lecture explores his influence on poetry, literature, and counterculture.
Journey through the 1950s and 1960s to discover the Beats’ experimental writing, fascination with Eastern philosophies, and role in challenging social norms. Explore the people, places, and ideas—from San Francisco and New York to legendary road trips and poetry readings—that shaped this transformative generation.
OLLI at FAU offers hundreds of classes year-round on history, science, AI, healthy aging, current events and much more, taught by university professors—with no testing and no homework, just the joy of learning!
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