ruth weiss

ruth weiss is a German-born American poet, performer, and playwright, known for her contributions to the Beat movement and her experimental literary style.

ruth weiss was born on February 19, 1928, in Berlin, Germany.

ruth weiss is known for her innovative and unconventional approach to poetry, blending jazz, rhythm, and spoken word in her performances. She is also recognized for her significant contributions to the Beat movement.

After fleeing Nazi Germany, ruth weiss lived in Austria, occupied France, and Switzerland before immigrating to the United States in 1947. She settled in San Francisco, California, where she became an integral part of the city's Beat scene.

Some of ruth weiss' notable works include her poetry collections "deserts" and "can be continued," as well as her plays "Fire Exit" and "Brutal Two." She has published various other poetry collections and continues to perform and write to this day.