The Beat Generation: Rebels, Roads, and Revolution

The Beat Generation: Rebels, Roads, and Revolution Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University – Jupiter Step into the rebellious world of the Beat Generation, a movement shaped by writers, poets, artists, and thinkers who challenged conventional ideas and explored new approaches to literature, spirituality, and American culture. Featuring influential figures such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William Burroughs, this lecture explores the Beats’ experimental writing, fascination with Eastern philosophies, and role in challenging the social norms of the 1950s and 1960s. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Allen Ginsberg’s birth in 2026, discover his lasting influence on poetry and the counterculture movement. Travel from the legendary roads and gathering places of San Francisco and New York to the poetry readings and creative communities that fueled the Beat movement. Join OLLI at FAU Jupiter for a fascinating journey into the people, ideas, and enduring legacy of the Beat Generation.