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“He seems to me to be headed for his ideal fate, which is compulsive psychosis dashed with a jigger of psychopathic irresponsibility and violence”

Quote by Jack Kerouac

Book:The Portable Jack Kerouac

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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

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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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