beat generation

Contains over two hundred fifty A to Z entries depicting the writers, poets, musicians, and artists classified as the "Beat Generation," during the second half of the twentieth century.

Presents Jack Kerouac's play about a group of friends in 1950s America who learn important lessons about life, love, and friendship.

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.

Two young men search for truth the Zen way in California and Washington State.

A collection of interviews with poets from the Beat Generation.

Describes the life and career of Jack Kerouac, author of "On the Road" and influential member of the Beat movement, and his exploits while traveling around the nation.

Features poetry and fiction written by authors representative of the Beat movement of the 1950s including classic and recent work, short biographies of the contributors, and a bibliography of Beat literature.