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Allen Ginsberg is best known for writing what type of literature?

  1. Drama

  2. Poetry

  3. Novels

  4. Autobiography

The correct answer is: Poetry

Allen Ginsberg is best known as a poet and leading figure of the Beat Generation. While he did write plays and novels, his poems, such as "Howl" and "Kaddish", are considered his most influential and acclaimed works. Therefore, while he did dabble in other forms of literature, he is primarily recognized for his contributions to poetry.

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