On the Road

Explore the classic tale of adventure and self-discovery with 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac, a must-have for any book lover. This exhilarating novel, published by Penguin UK, takes you on a thrilling journey across the United States alongside Sal Paradise and the charismatic Dean Moriarty. Uncover the essence of the Beat Generation as you delve into themes of personal freedom, existential wanderlust, and the quest for meaning in life. Captured in Kerouac's signature 'spontaneous prose', this 286-page A-format paperback invites readers to embrace the excitement of the open road, inspiring countless individuals to seek their own paths to fulfillment. With its perfect blend of fiction and autobiography, 'On the Road' resonates with anyone who understands the call of the wild and the yearning for adventure. Ideal for fans of classic literature and those interested in the cultural movements of the 1950s, this novel remains a pivotal piece in American literature that explores the perennial struggle against conformity. Discover why ‘On the Road’ is more than just a book; it’s a guide for every free spirit seeking their own road. Get your hands on this beautifully repackaged Penguin Essentials edition today and experience a timeless journey. Don’t miss out on our exclusive offer of FREE shipping and start your adventure now!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241951538
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 286

Description:
On the Road by Jack Kerouac is the exhilarating novel that defined the Beat Generation and is a 2012 major motion picture starring Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst and Sam Riley, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range.'What's your road, man? - holyboy road, madman road, rainbow road, guppy road, any road. It's an anywhere road for anybody anyhow.'Sal Paradise, young and innocent, joins the slightly crazed Dean Moriarty on a breathless, exuberant ride back and forth across the United States. Their hedonistic search for release or fulfilment through drink, sex, drugs and jazz becomes an exploration of personal freedom, a test of the limits of the American Dream.A brilliant blend of fiction and autobiography, Jack Kerouac's exhilarating novel defined the new 'Beat' generation and became the bible of the counter culture.'On the Road sold a trillion Levis and a million espresso machines, and also sent countless kids on the road. The alienation, the restlessness, the dissatisfaction were already there waiting when Kerouac pointed out the road' William Burroughs'Pop writing at its best. It changed the way I saw the world, making me yearn for fresh experience' Hanif Kureishi, Independent on Sunday Jack Kerouac was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1922. Educated by Jesuit brothers in Lowell, he decided to become a writer at age seventeen and developed his own writing style, which he called 'spontaneous prose'. He used this technique to record the life of the American 'traveler' and t

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