Michael McClure - Beast Language

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Michael McClure - Beast Language

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Aug 3, 2004

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One of the original Beats, Michael McClure was back in London for the first time in thirty years and gave an exclusive reading at the Bookshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aug 3, 2004

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Michael McClure - Beast Language

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