Powers of possibility [electronic resource] : experimental American writing since the 1960s / by Alex Houen. Houen, Alex. Literature, Experimental United States History and criticism. American literature 20th century History and criticism. Social problems in literature. PS228.S6 810.9355609045 23 Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Jan. 21, 2012). By outlining a novel concept of literary practice 'potentialism', this text shows how opening up literary possibilities enabled writers such as Allen Ginsberg, LeRoi Jones/Amiri Baraka, William S. Burroughs, Kathy Acker, and Lyn Hejinian to tackle matters of power and politics. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199609291.001.0001 eng Also issued in print format. Also issued in print format. United States