Description
Jack Kerouac's seminal novel, "On the Road," chronicles the exhilarating and often tumultuous journeys of Sal Paradise and his charismatic friend Dean Moriarty across post-war America. Driven by an insatiable wanderlust and a yearning for experience, they embark on a series of cross-country adventures, seeking kicks, jazz, and spiritual enlightenment. This iconic work captures the restless spirit of a generation, exploring themes of freedom, friendship, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Kerouac's spontaneous prose and Beat Generation sensibility bring to life a vibrant tapestry of American life, from smoky jazz clubs to desolate highways.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1976
310 pages
ISBN: 9780140042597
paperback
Penguin
Published Dec 31, 2002
354 pages
ISBN: 9780142437254
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Feb 24, 2000
320 pages
ISBN: 9780141182674
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
288 pages
ISBN: 9780241347959
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First Published
1957
Language
eng
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