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San Francisco Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti Turns 100
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:52:28
Publish Date: 2019-03-19 12:00:00
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Publisher, activist, and mentor to many iconic figures of the Beat Generation, San Francisco’s first poet laureate Lawrence Ferlinghetti celebrates his 100th birthday on March 24. Ferlinghetti’s 65-year-old City Lights Books is hosting a series of birthday events, including a book release for his new novel, “Little Boy.” And Mayor London Breed has declared March 24th “Lawrence Ferlinghetti Day.” Join us as we discuss the ways in which Ferlinghetti has — and continues — to influence and reflect San Francisco. Tell us, how has his work affected you?

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Literary Icon Lawrence Ferlinghetti Marks His 100th Birthday With New Work (KQED Arts)
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