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Quote by Jack Kerouac

“And the story of love is a long sad tale ending in graves.”

Quote by Jack Kerouac

Book:Old Angel Midnight

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Old Angel Midnight

In this enigmatic story, a young protagonist encounters the enigmatic Old Angel Midnight, leading to a series of strange events and revelations in a quaint town shrouded in secrecy and folklore. more

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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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