What was Lawrence Ferlinghetti influences?

Lawrence Ferlinghetti was influenced by a wide range of literary figures, including Walt Whitman, William Carlos Williams, and Kenneth Rexroth. He was also influenced by the Beat Generation writers and the poetry of the streets, as well as social and political issues of his time. Ferlinghetti's experiences as a World War II Navy veteran and his travels throughout Europe and the United States also shaped his work.