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The Liverpool SceneLiverpool poets Liverpool poets 1960s English poets influenced by Beat poetry The Liverpool poets are a number of influential 1960s poets from Liverpool, England, influenced by 1950s Beat poetry. Their work is characterised by its directness of expression, simplicity of language, suitability for live performance and concern for contemporary subjects and references. There is often humour, but the full range of human experience and emotion is addressed. The kids didn't see this poetry with a capital p, they understood it as modern entertainment, as part of the pop-movement. (Roger McGough) Poets The poets most commonly associated with this label are Adrian Henri, Roger McGough and Brian Patten. They were featured in a 1967 book The Liverpool Scene edited by Edward… (Source: Wikipedia)
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