Description
Jack Kerouac's "The Dharma Bums" invites readers into the vibrant, countercultural landscape of the late 1950s West Coast. The novel follows Ray Smith, a character embodying Kerouac's own spiritual quest, as he navigates a life of Zen Buddhism, poetry, and spontaneous adventure. Alongside his friends, including the charismatic Japhy Ryder, Ray seeks enlightenment through mountain climbing, jazz, and the freedom of the open road. This semi-autobiographical work captures the essence of the Beat Generation's search for meaning and transcendence amidst a rapidly changing America.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1990
244 pages
ISBN: 9780140042528
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
224 pages
ISBN: 9780241348062
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Aug 3, 2000
240 pages
ISBN: 9780141184883
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Details
First Published
1958
Language
eng
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