“Genius gives birth, talent delivers. What Rembrandt or Van Gogh saw in the night can never be seen again. Born writers of the future are amazed already at what they're seeing now, what we'll all see in time for the first time, and then see imitated many times by made writers.”
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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