About This Book
On the Road (1957) is the defining novel of the Beat generation, written by one of its greatest minds. Based loosely on the lives and travels of the author himself, it follows young writer Sal Paradise and his reckless new friend Dean Moriarty on their wild journeys through America of the late 1940s. Their aimless wanderings lead the young rebels down winding paths of sex and drugs, love and despair – filled with surprising poetry.
Who Should Read This?
- Modern-day rebels and restless souls
- Literary students and fans of the modern American road novel
- Anyone interested in the Beat generation and its illustrious cast of characters
About the Author
Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) was an American novelist and poet who became the voice of the Beat Generation. Born to French-Canadian parents in Lowell, Massachusetts, he pioneered a spontaneous, jazz-influenced writing style that made On the Road an instant cult classic. His other notable works include The Dharma Bums, Big Sur, and The Subterraneans. Kerouac died at 47 from complications related to alcohol abuse, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire restless hearts worldwide.
