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Philip Lamantia

Philip Lamantia

Born: 1927-10-23
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA
Known For: Acting

Biography

Philip Lamantia (October 23, 1927 – March 7, 2005) was an American poet, writer and lecturer. His poetry incorporated stylistic experimentation and transgressive themes, and has been regarded as surrealist and visionary, contributing to the literature of the Beat Generation.