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Jack Kerouac: Road Novels 19571960: On the Road / The Dharma Bums / The Subterraneans / Tristessa / Lonesome Traveler / Journal,New
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The raucous, exuberant, often wildly funny account of a journey through America and Mexico, Jack Kerouacs On the Road instantly defined a generation on its publication in 1957: it was, in the words of a New York Times reviewer, the clearest and most important utterance yet made by the generation Kerouac himself named years ago as beat. Written in the mode of ecstatic improvisation that Allen Ginsberg described as spontaneous bop prosody, Kerouacs novel remains electrifying in its thirst for experience and its defiant rebuke of American conformity.In his portrayal of the fervent relationship between the writer Sal Paradise and his outrageous, exasperating, and inimitable friend Dean Moriarty, Kerouac created one of the great friendships in American literature; and his rendering of the cities and highways and wildernesses that his characters restlessly explore is a hallucinatory travelogue of a nation he both mourns and celebrates. Now, The Library of America collects On the Road together with four other autobiographical road books published during a remarkable fouryear period.The Dharma Bums (1958), at once an exploration of Buddhist spirituality and an account of the Bay Area poetry scene, is notable for its thinly veiled portraits of Kerouacs acquaintances, including Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, and Kenneth Rexroth. The Subterraneans (1958) recounts a love affair set amid the bars and bohemian haunts of San Francisco. Tristessa (1960) is a melancholy novella describing a relationship with a prostitute in Mexico City. Lonesome Traveler (1960) collects travel essays that evoke journeys in Mexico and Europe, and concludes with an elegiac lament for the lost world of the American hobo. Also included in Road Novels are selections from Kerouacs journal, which provide a fascinating perspective on his early impressions of material eventually incorporated into On the Road.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acidfree paper that will last for centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in Jack Kerouac's Road Novels? A: The main themes include the quest for identity, the exploration of spirituality, the critique of American conformity, and the celebration of friendship and adventure.
- Q: How many pages does the book 'Jack Kerouac: Road Novels 1957-1960' have? A: The book contains 864 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Road Novels 1957-1960'? A: The author of the book is Jack Kerouac.
- Q: When was 'Jack Kerouac: Road Novels 1957-1960' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as New.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.
- Q: What are some of the notable works included in this collection? A: The collection includes 'On the Road', 'The Dharma Bums', 'The Subterraneans', 'Tristessa', and 'Lonesome Traveler'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in American literature? A: Yes, it is highly suitable for readers interested in American literature, especially those exploring the Beat Generation.
- Q: What is the significance of The Library of America in publishing this book? A: The Library of America is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving America's literary heritage by publishing authoritative editions of significant American writings.