“Peter Orlovsky: A Life in Words” is a collection of writings and correspondence by Peter Orlovsky, a poet and lifelong partner of the Beat poet Allen Ginsberg. The book is edited by Bill Morgan, who is a Ginsberg scholar and a friend of Orlovsky.
The book contains Orlovsky’s personal letters, journal entries, and poems, as well as transcripts of interviews with him. The writings span from the 1950s, when Orlovsky met Ginsberg, to the 2000s, shortly before his death. The book provides an intimate look into Orlovsky’s life and his relationship with Ginsberg, as well as his experiences as a gay man in America during the Beat era and beyond.
Orlovsky’s writing is often playful, irreverent, and deeply personal. He writes candidly about his struggles with mental illness, drug addiction, and his complex relationship with Ginsberg. He also writes about his experiences traveling around the world, his love of nature, and his spiritual beliefs.
“Peter Orlovsky: A Life in Words” offers readers a unique perspective on the Beat era and the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 70s, as well as a glimpse into the life of one of its most enigmatic and intriguing figures.
