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Jack Kerouac: Collected Poems (The Library Of America)
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Poetry Was At The Center Of Jack Kerouacs Sense Of Mission As A Writer. This Landmark Edition Brings Together For The First Time All Kerouacs Major Poetic Worksmexico City Blues, The Scripture Of The Golden Eternity, Book Of Blues, Pomes All Sizes, Old Angel Midnight, Book Of Haikusalong With A Rich Assortment Of His Uncollected Poems, Six Published Here For The First Time. He Wrote Poetry In Every Period Of His Life, In Forms As Diverse As The Classical Japanese Haiku, The Buddhist Sutra, The Spontaneous Prose Poetry Of Old Angel Midnight, And The Poetic Blues He Developed In Mexico City Blues And Other Serial Works, Seeing Himself As A Jazz Poet Blowing A Long Blues In An Afternoon Jam Session On Sunday. Many Poets Found Kerouac A Liberating Influence On Their Work: Robert Creeley Called Him A Genius At The Register Of The Speaking Voice; For Allen Ginsberg He Was A Poetic Influence Over The Entire Planet; And Bob Dylan Said That Mexico City Blues Was Crucial To His Own Artistic Development.Also Available In Traditional Library Of America Series Jacket (9781598531930)
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- Q: What are the main poetic works included in Jack Kerouac: Collected Poems? A: This edition includes all of Jack Kerouac's major poetic works, such as Mexico City Blues, The Scripture of the Golden Eternity, Book of Blues, Pomes All Sizes, Old Angel Midnight, and Book of Haikus, along with a selection of uncollected poems.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Jack Kerouac's poetry? A: Yes, this collection serves as a comprehensive introduction to Kerouac's poetry, making it suitable for both new readers and long-time fans.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: Jack Kerouac: Collected Poems is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: When was this edition of Jack Kerouac's Collected Poems published? A: This edition was published on August 30, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does Jack Kerouac: Collected Poems contain? A: The book contains a total of 816 pages.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of Jack Kerouac: Collected Poems.
- Q: Who is the author of Jack Kerouac: Collected Poems? A: The author of this collection is Jack Kerouac, a prominent figure in American literature.
- Q: Are there any previously unpublished poems in this collection? A: Yes, this collection features six poems that have been published for the first time.
- Q: What themes are prevalent in Kerouac's poetry? A: Kerouac's poetry explores themes such as jazz, spontaneity, and the experience of life, often reflecting his views on art and existence.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Library of America series, which is known for its authoritative editions of American literature.