by Jack Kerouac
First published 1995
This collection brings together Jack Kerouac's writing in a single volume that the author planned himself before he died. His biographer finished the project according to Kerouac's vision. The book captures the full range of a writer who shaped American literature and influenced countless readers. Kerouac stands among the most widely read authors in the American literary tradition. Readers who know only On the Road will discover new dimensions of his work. The collection distills his creative output into one comprehensive volume. It reveals the breadth of a writer whose impact extends far beyond his most famous novel. The omnibus format allows readers to experience Kerouac's complete artistic vision as he intended it to be preserved.
Genres: collections, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, biography-memoir
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 20th-Century
626 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books