Philip Lamantia

Philip Lamantia

Born

October 23, 1927

Died

March 7, 2005 (77 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

San Francisco, California, USA

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.