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Exploring the depths of Jack Kerouac's psyche, this collection features previously unpublished writings from his extensive archive, showcasing a more introspective side of the author beyond his iconic persona. Spanning his adult life, the pieces include journal entries from his youth and reflective writings from later years, revealing his spiritual struggles and complex relationships with family, fame, and addiction. This compilation offers a unique glimpse into Kerouac's creative process and personal evolution, making it a significant addition to his literary legacy.

Jack Kerouac o svém díle často hovořil jako o souvislém celku tvořícím tzv. Duluozovu legendu a právě Jack Duluoz, autorovo alter ego, stojí v tomto případě přímo v názvu knihy, takže není pochyb o tom, co, nebo lépe řečeno kdo, bude hlavním tématem. Jack Duluoz své ženě, a tím pádem i čtenáři, vypráví, čím vším si musel projít v letech 1935-46. A že toho nebylo málo: před našima očima se odvíjí dobrodružný přerod ambiciózního maloměstského fotbalisty v intelektuála omámeného New Yorkem, stojíme po jeho boku na moři za druhé světové války i ve vězení při vyšetřování vraždy. To všechno má však jediné směřování - Kerouac, totiž Duluoz, je na nejlepší cestě k tomu, aby se stal kultovním autorem Beat Generation. Citlivější čtenáři možná uslyší jeho hlas, tak naléhavé je jeho překotné vyprávění, tak živý jeho jazyk. Možná se Duluoz občas chvástá, možná občas fňuká, ale nikdy, nikdy není nudný.

This comprehensive study guide provides an in-depth literary analysis of Jack Kerouac's On the Road, making it an essential resource for students preparing for their 2024 exams. Endorsed by professors, it covers the author's biography, a detailed summary of the novel, and an exploration of key themes. Additionally, it examines the literary movement associated with Kerouac, ensuring that all critical aspects of the work are thoroughly understood.

Truth and Beautiful Meaningful Lies is a collection of memorable quotes from one of the most quoted writers in American literature. This book covers different topics and themes woven throughout Jack Kerouac's writing. It's the perfect way to re-discover the works of this iconic author.

Die Geschichte von Kerouacs Alter Ego Jack Duluoz erzählt von dessen High-School-Erlebnissen in Massachusetts und seiner Zeit als Football-Stipendiat an der Columbia Universität. Gerade als Jack in sein glamouröses Erwachsenenleben ausbrechen will, bricht auch der Zweite Weltkrieg aus, Jack tritt der US Navy bei und bereist die Welt. Während er Erfahrungen sammelt, erkennt er die Grenzen seiner ursprünglichen Pläne und kehrt zurück nach New York, wo die Beat-Bewegung gerade ihren Anfang nimmt, zurück in einen Tumult aus Drogen, Sex und wahnhaftem Schreiben.

In the summer of 1956, Jack Kerouac hitchhiked from Mill Valley, CA, to the North Cascades to spend two months serving as a fire lookout for the US Forest Service. Taking only the Diamond Sutra for reading material, he intended to spend his time in deep contemplation and to achieve enlightenment. He wrote in his journal that he planned "to concentrate on emptiness of self, other selves, living beings, and universal self." In letters to friends he proclaimed, "Something will happen to me on Desolation Peak ... I can feel it." Kerouac's experience on Desolation Peak forms the climax of his novel The Dharma Bums and has also been depicted in part 1 of Desolation Angels and a chapter in his nonfiction book Lonesome Traveler. None of these versions offers a full, true picture, however; and for that reason, Desolation Peak is essential reading. What separates Kerouac from all other writers is the depth that he went in exploring his own consciousness, and what will prove his most enduring legacy is the record he left of that exploration, revealing the psyche of a sensitive, tortured artist grappling with himself in the mid-20th Century. The highlight of Desolation Peak is the journal he kept, starkly revealing the depth of his poverty, the extremity of his mood swings, and the ongoing arguments with himself over the future direction of his life, his writing, and faith. Along with the journal, he worked on a series of projects, including "Ozone Park," another installment of the Duluoz Legend beginning in 1943, after his discharge from the Navy; "The Martin Family," an intended sequel to The Town and the City, and "Desolation Adventure," a series of sketches that became part 1 of Desolation Angels. In writing it, Kerouac was re-committing himself to his more experimental, then-unpublishable style, declaring in the journal that "the form of the future is no-form." Also included in Collected Writings is "The Diamondcutter of Perfect Knowing," Kerouac's "transliteration" of the Diamond Sutra, his "Desolation Blues" and "Desolation Pops" poems, and assorted prose sketches and dreams

Born in 1922 in Lowell, Massachusetts, Jack Kerouac emerged as a pivotal figure in American literature, defining the Beat Generation through his innovative 'spontaneous prose' style. He captured the essence of the American traveler and the spirit of his era in seminal works like On the Road, The Subterraneans, and The Dharma Bums. His literary legacy also includes notable titles such as Big Sur and Mexico City Blues, showcasing his diverse talents in both prose and poetry. Kerouac's influence endures long after his passing in 1969.

Dobrá bloncka je soubor různorodých Kerouacových textů, který rekapituluje témata, ke kterým se vracel, a to různými formami, beletristicky i žurnalisticky. Nacházíme v něm nepublikované povídky a prozaické fragmenty, publicistické texty o literatuře, o sportu, o jazzu, o beatnické generaci. Argo vydává Kerouacovy texty dlouhodobě a soustavně a spolupracuje s celou řadou předních překladatelů, a většina z nich se objevuje i v nejnovějším kerouacovském svazku. Tato antologie Kerouacových témat se tak stává i jakousi antologií překladatelských přístupů.