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Lawrence Ferlinghetti's Wit Is Afire In 'Little Boy'

March 23, 2019 • As he approaches his 100th birthday, the legendary Beat poet and publisher has a new book. Billed as his "literary last will and testament," Little Boy is part memoir, part rambling free-association.

A Lost 'Little Boy' Nears 100: Poet And Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti

The writer Lawrence Ferlinghetti, pictured here in Berlin in 2004, will turn 100 years old this weekend. Gezett/ullstein bild/Getty Images hide caption

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A Lost 'Little Boy' Nears 100: Poet And Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti

March 20, 2019 • The Beat Generation icon and owner of City Lights bookstore and press in San Francisco is still writing. He celebrates his centennial March 24, and his new autobiographical novel is out now.

A Lost 'Little Boy' Nears 100: Poet And Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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At 96, Poet And Beat Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti Isn't Done Yet

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At 96, Poet And Beat Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti Isn't Done Yet

June 11, 2015 • The publisher of Allen Ginsberg's iconic poem "Howl" has three books coming out this year and is also working on a novel. Looking back, he says, "Everything was better than it is when you're old."

At 96, Poet And Beat Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti Isn't Done Yet

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