“If critics say your work stinks it's because they want it to stink and they can make it stink by scaring you into conformity with their comfortable little standards. Standards so low that they can no longer be considered "dangerous" but set in place in their compartmental understandings.”
Quote by Jack Kerouac
Work
The Unknown Kerouac: Rare, Unpublished, & Newly Translated Writings
The book features a selection of rare and previously unpublished writings by Jack Kerouac, offering readers a deeper insight into the author's creative process and personal experiences. These newly translated pieces provide a unique glimpse into Kerouac's literary contributions that have not been widely accessible before. 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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