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Philip Lamantia

Born October 23, 1927 · San Francisco, California, USA

Died March 7, 2005 · aged 77

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.