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The last word: Lawrence Ferlinghetti

The last word: Lawrence Ferlinghetti

For more than 50 years the poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti kept the bohemian and beat spirit alive at his City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco. In 2007, he spoke to The Times about his life and legacy.

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