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Quote by Jack Kerouac

“I don't wanta hear all your word descriptions of words words words you made up all winter, man I wanta be enlightened by actions.”

Quote by Jack Kerouac

Book:The Dharma Bums

Work

The Dharma Bums

The Dharma Bums is a narrative that delves into the lives of a group of individuals who seek enlightenment through Zen Buddhism and the counterculture movement of the 1950s. The story follows their adventures and reflections on life, philosophy, and the pursuit of spiritual truth. more

Author

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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