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The title, drawn from Henry Miller’s *Into the Night Life*, reflects how Ferlinghetti felt when writing these poems—a dynamic, carnival‑like reflection of the soul. The twenty poems form a cohesive sequence that peers beneath the surface of everyday life, while the "Oral Messages" section was crafted for spoken performance, echoing the contemporary voice. The book’s enduring popularity is evident in its nineteenth printing and 300,000 copies in print.
First publish date: 1958
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Lawrence Ferlinghetti
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