Anarchists, Beats and Dadaists

Exploring overlooked British poets from the 1940s, this collection of essays delves into their alternative perspectives shaped by anarchist-influenced magazines. It examines the surveillance of British writers by MI5, alongside a critical look at Alger Hiss's controversial espionage case. Additionally, it highlights lesser-known Beat writers, scrutinizes influential magazines from the mid-20th century, and reviews the impact of Dadaism, featuring figures like Tristan Tzara, Walt Whitman, Woody Guthrie, and Malcolm Cowley.