The portable Jack KerouacThis essential introduction to one of America's most important writers is the only anthology of Jack Kerouac's work ever published. Featuring selections from the many volumes of the "Legend of Duluoz", in chronological order, the volume also includes poetry, letters, and essays on Buddhism, writing, and the Beat Generation. |
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User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictIt is a sure sign that an author has been embraced by the gods when a collection of his letters and a portable works are published simultaneously. The Portable illustrates Kerouac's skill as a jack-of ... Read full review
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editors introduction | 3 |
from Doctor Sax | 19 |
Home at Christmas | 43 |
Copyright | |
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