The Lonesome Traveller

Discover the spirit of adventure with Jack Kerouac's 'Lonesome Traveller.' This acclaimed travelogue from the Beat Generation captures the thrill of journeying through diverse landscapes, including the United States, Mexico, Morocco, and Europe. With its rich blend of poetry and prose, 'Lonesome Traveller' invites readers to explore Kerouac's vivid experiences—from riding trains through cactus fields to absorbing the vibrant nightlife of New York City. Each page unfolds a tapestry of human discovery, immersing you in moments like witnessing a bullfight in Mexico or finding tranquility on a sunlit roof in Tangiers. This essential read for wanderers and literary enthusiasts alike, published by Penguin Modern Classics, offers a powerful exploration of self-discovery and the pursuit of life's big experiences. Perfect for travelers, this paperback edition, with its 160 pages, is your ticket to wanderlust. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping with your purchase from Smartfox NZ—all while deepening your understanding of an iconic cultural journey that continues to inspire. Ideal for those who cherish travel literature and the essence of exploration, 'Lonesome Traveller' is a must-have in any collection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141184906
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160


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A timeless travelogue from the leading light of the Beat Generation, Jack Kerouac's Lonesome Traveller is a jubilant celebration of human discovery, published in Penguin Modern Classics.As he roams the US, Mexico, Morocco, Paris and London, Kerouac records, in prose of pure poetry, life on the road. Standing on the engine of a train as it rushes past fields of prickly cactus; witnessing his first bullfight in Mexico while high on opium; catching up with the beat nightlife in New York; burying himself in the snow-capped mountains of north-west America; meditating on a sunlit roof in Tangiers; or falling in love with Montmartre and the huge white basilica of Sacre-Coeur - Kerouac reveals both the endless diversity of human life and his own high-spirited philosophy of self-fulfilment.'Piquant writing, the best part of its flavour being ... the hunt for the big experience, a touch of Hemingway and Whitman'Guardian'Full of startling and beautiful things ... one sees, hears and feels'Sunday Times

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