Philip Lamantia

Born

1927-10-23

Died

2005-03-07

Birthplace

San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

Philip Lamantia (October 23, 1927 – March 7, 2005) was an American poet, writer and lecturer. His poetry incorporated stylistic experimentation and transgressive themes, and has been regarded as surrealist and visionary, contributing to the literature of the Beat Generation.