Professor David Peimer
The Poetry of Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Summary
A close look at the cultural and poetic significance of two iconic figures: Bob Dylan and Allen Ginsberg. This lecturer acknowledges the immense impact and influence both artists have had on 20th-century culture, particularly in America. With Dylan’s vast repertoire of songs and complex personas, and Ginsberg’s fusion of Jewish identity with the Beat and hippie generations, the discussion delves into their backgrounds, works, and the evolution of their artistry over time.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.