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Jack Kerouac's "Visions of Cody" plunges readers into the heart of the Beat Generation's restless spirit, offering a raw and intimate portrait of its iconic figures. Through a tapestry of spontaneous prose, the novel explores the exhilarating, often chaotic, lives of its characters, centered around a fictionalized Neal Cassady as Cody Pomeray and Kerouac himself as Jack Duluoz. At its core lies an extended, unvarnished dialogue, reportedly drawn from a direct recording, that captures the uninhibited energy and philosophical musings of these legendary artists. This work is a profound exploration of friendship, freedom, and the search for meaning in mid-20th century America, showcasing Kerouac's signature style at its most unbridled.

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paperback

McGraw Hill

Published Jan 1, 1972

398 pages

ISBN: 9780070342019

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First Published

1972

Language

eng

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