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Tristessa (Annotated)

This annotated edition of Tristessa includes scholarly notes and commentary on the text, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the author's work and the historical context of the story. more

Author

Jack Kerouac
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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