Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac • 1995 • Viking
- Author
- Jack Kerouac
- First published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Viking
- Genres
- Biography
- ISBN
- 9781417703579
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This particular edition is a reprint of the classic Jack Kerouac anthology, originally issued by Viking Press as part of their Portable Library series. The series was designed to provide durable, comprehensive collections of seminal authors for readers and students, curating key works that capture the essence of Kerouac's contribution to the Beat Generation. The collection serves as an essential introduction to his sprawling, rhythmic prose, balancing his more famous narratives with selections of his poetry and journal entries.
The editorial direction for this volume focuses on providing a holistic view of Kerouac as a literary figure beyond just the fame of On the Road. By gathering distinct fragments of his work, the publishers aimed to demonstrate the depth of his spontaneous prose style and his profound influence on American counterculture. The 1995 edition remains a staple in academic and personal collections, respected for its ability to distill a complex, experimental body of work into a portable and accessible format.
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