San Francisco: A Retrospect Of Bohemia

By Idwal Jones

Book Overview

""San Francisco: A Retrospect of Bohemia"" is a book written by Idwal Jones that provides a detailed account of the Bohemian culture in San Francisco during the early 20th century. The book explores the artistic and literary movements that flourished in the city during this time, including the Beat Generation, the San Francisco Renaissance, and the emergence of the hippie movement. Jones provides an insider's perspective on the city's vibrant arts scene, drawing on his own experiences as a writer, poet, and journalist during this period. The book also includes profiles of many of the key figures in the San Francisco art scene, including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and many others. Overall, ""San Francisco: A Retrospect of Bohemia"" is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important cultural movements in American history, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of San Francisco or the Beat Generation.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Taming of the Frontier, by Idwal Jones. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766194485.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162872195
• ISBN13: 9781162872193
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"