on the road

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work On The Road, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Inspired by Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," Paul Carpetti, who is disillusioned with his life in 1964 suburbia, and fellow Kerouac enthusiast Duke Walczek begin hitchhiking to Florida to find their literary hero.

Studies the cultural and literary impact of Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road".

Recounts the travels, people, and experiences that influenced Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road," drawing on a wide range of resources to explore Kerouac's life and influence on the Beat generation.

Presents ten critical essays published between 1973 and 2001 on Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.