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“And he had a nice home in Ohio with wife, daughter, Christmas tree, two cars, garage, lawn, lawnmower, but he couldn't enjoy any of it because he really wasn't free. It was sadly true.”

Quote by Jack Kerouac

Book:Road Novels 1957-1960

Work

Road Novels 1957-1960

This book is a compilation of short stories that revolve around the theme of travel and the road, capturing the experiences and emotions associated with journeys during the late 1950s and early 1960s. more

Author

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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