kerouac, jack

This book, discovered by his estate, chronicles the passions, conflicts and dreams of a group of bohemians searching for truth. Kerouac wrote the story shortly after meeting Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Lucien Carr, and others in and around Columbia University.

Examines his life and his philosophy as a writer as well as his troubled ties with family, friends, lovers, and the literary establishment.

A modern novel set in the time frame of "the beat generation", the 1950's, which portrays the American vision of freedom and hope.

Jack Kerouac left a voluminous correspondence for posterity to research. In his letters he makes it clear that he understood exactly what he was doing as a writer and consistently explains his aesthetic, his writing plan and the essentially benign charity of his vision.

Chronicles the life of writer Jack Kerouac and discusses what his influences were, how he found serenity in Zen Buddhism, what his family life was like, and other related topics.

A biography of author Jack Kerouac, told primarily in the words of the men and women who knew him.

A collection of letters that offer insights into Kerouac's family life, friendships, travels, love affairs, and literary apprenticeship.

Tells the life story of twentieth-century American writer Jack Kerouac, author of "On the Road, " discussing his works and the influence of his rebellious spirit.