Elise Cowen

Elise Nada Cowen (July 31, 1933 – February 27, 1962) was an American poet. She was part of the Beat generation, and was close to Allen Ginsberg, one of the movement's leading figures.

Elise Cowen
Elise Cowen (right) with Allen Ginsberg
BornElise Nada Cowen
(1933-07-31)July 31, 1933
Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 1962(1962-02-27) (aged 28)
Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
OccupationPoet, writer
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBarnard College
Literary movementBeat literature
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