JOURNAL ARTICLE

HUSSAIN RECITES GINSBERG WHILE DRIVING DOWN KEDZIE.

  • Published In: Event (0315-3770), 2023, v. 52, n. 2. P. 28 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lockhart, D. A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The poem centers on Hussain, who recites Allen Ginsberg's poetry while driving through Chicago neighborhoods, capturing the interconnectedness of diverse urban spaces. It reflects on themes of movement, identity, and the blending of cultural histories within the city's landscape. The imagery evokes the sensory experience of a rideshare journey amid autumn's dampness, highlighting the dynamic yet static nature of urban life. Through Hussain's recitation, the poem explores how personal and collective histories are woven into the fabric of the city.

Additional Information

  • Source:Event (0315-3770). 2023/09, Vol. 52, Issue 2, p28
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:03153770
  • Accession Number:173211207

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