Gasoline & The Vestal Lady on Brattle

Poetry Themes & Styles

Author: Gregory Corso

“Open this book as you would a box of crazy toys. Take in your hands a refinement of beauty out of a destructive atmosphere. These combinations are imaginary and purein accordance with Corso’s individual (therefore universal) desire.” – Allen Ginsberg….Read More

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