Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) was an American poet and a leading figure of the Beat Generation. He is best known for his poem “Howl,” which was published in 1956 and became one of the most influential works of the 20th century. Ginsberg was a passionate advocate for free speech and civil rights, and his work often addressed topics such as drug culture, homosexuality, and politics. He was also an important figure in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970