“Man lowers his head and lunges into civilization, forgetting the days of his infancy when he sought truth in a snowflake or a stick. Man forgets the wisdom of the child.”
Quote by Jack Kerouac
Work
Atop an Underwood: Early Stories and Other Writings
This compilation includes a variety of works that showcase the author's early literary contributions, offering insights into their development as a writer and their exploration of various themes and genres. more
Author
Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac, born on March 12, 1922, in Lowell, Massachusetts, was an influential American novelist. Known for his autobiographical novels and beat literature, his most famous work is 'On the Road'. Kerouac's writings had a profound impact on American culture in the 1960s. more
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