“Besides, all my New York friends were in the negative, nightmare position of putting down society and giving their tired bookish or political or psychoanalytical reasons, but Dean just raced in society, eager for bread and love.”
Quote by Jack Kerouac
Work
The Portable Jack Kerouac
This volume offers readers a curated selection of Jack Kerouac's writings, showcasing his unique style and contributions to the Beat Generation. It includes excerpts from his classic novels, such as 'On the Road' and 'The Dharma Bums', as well as his poetry and other prose works, providing a comprehensive overview of his literary legacy. 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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