All: A James Broughton Reader - Complete Collected Works
This comprehensive reader brings together the complete range of James Broughton's acclaimed poetry and writings, spanning a remarkable life from 1913 to 1999. As both poet and filmmaker, Broughton witnessed the twentieth century from a unique outsider's perspective, championing laughter and mystery in an era marked by rationality and horror.
About James Broughton
James Broughton was not a poet of the ivory tower but of the innovative street—a playful, urban voice who believed poetry could change the world. His work emerged from the San Francisco Renaissance, contributing to the counterculture movement with a distinctive voice that challenged conventional thinking. Throughout his career, Broughton asserted the importance of mystery and joy in a rational century.
What's Inside This Literary Reader
All: A James Broughton Reader collects the full range of this groundbreaking poet and filmmaker's work. The collection showcases his innovative approach to poetry, his contributions to avant-garde literature, and his influence on 20th century American poetry. This paperback edition preserves Broughton's playful yet profound voice, making his complete works accessible to new generations of readers.
Literary Significance
Broughton's work occupies a unique space in American poetry, blending experimental forms with accessible themes. His contributions to queer poetry and LGBTQ+ literature remain influential, while his dual career as both poet and filmmaker created a distinctive cross-media artistic legacy. The San Francisco Renaissance movement found in Broughton a voice that championed individuality, humor, and the transformative power of art.
Perfect For
This collected works edition appeals to students of 20th century American literature, readers interested in the San Francisco Renaissance, collectors of avant-garde poetry, and anyone exploring the intersection of film and literature. The volume serves as both an introduction to Broughton's work and a comprehensive reference for scholars and enthusiasts of mid-century poets.
n a life that stretched from 1913 to 1999 James Broughton witnessed and commented on the twentieth century from the point of view of an outsider. In a time aghast at its own horrors, Broughton championed laughter. He was a poet, not of the ivory tower but of the innovative street, a playful, urban voice with the notion that a poet could change the world. In a rational century, he asserted mystery. All: A James Broughton Reader collects the range of this acclaimed poet and filmmaker.
