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What is ironic is that Allen Ginsberg's importance was in its twilight for so many years that it took his death to bring it to the front page. He electrified an entire world!

What is ironic is that Allen Ginsberg's importance was in it

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This quote highlights the irony surrounding Allen Ginsberg's recognition and impact. Despite his immense importance, Ginsberg's influence and significance were mostly unnoticed or underappreciated until his death. The quote suggests that it is paradoxical that it took his passing for the world to truly acknowledge and appreciate the profound impact he had on society. Describing Ginsberg as someone who "electrified an entire world" emphasizes the immense power and influence of his work, implying that it had a transformative effect on the people who encountered it.

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