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Who were the Beat poets, and how did their work reflect the culture of their time?
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The Beat poets were a group of American poets and writers in the 1950s and early 1960s, including figures like Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. Their work was marked by a rejection of traditional values and materialism, an embrace of Eastern spirituality, and an exploration of drug use, sexuality, and the human condition. Their poetry reflected the countercultural spirit of their time, embodying an undercurrent of dissatisfaction with post-war society and resonating with the youth of the era.