Orpheus Emerged by Jack Kerouac (English) Paperback Book

Description: Orpheus Emerged by Jack Kerouac Chronicles the passions, conflicts, and dreams of a group of bohemians searching for truth while studying at a university. This book offers a portrait of an artist as a young man and shows a writer in the process of finding the voice that would eventually express the spirit of his contemporaries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Recently discovered by the estate of Jack Kerouac, Orpheus Emerged chronicles the passions, conflicts, and dreams of a group of bohemians searching for truth while studying at a university. Written shortly after the iconic Beat author met Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Lucien Carr, and others in and around Columbia University, the story showcases the emerging core of the Beat Generation. This book offers a unique portrait of an artist as a young man and shows a writer in the process of finding the voice that would eventually express the spirit of his contemporaries. Author Biography Jack Kerouacs (1922-1969) "On the Road" was published in 1957, six years after its completion. It went on to become a bestseller and is considered the quintessential statement of the 1950s literary movement known as the Beat Generation. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Kerouac did stints at Columbia University, in the Navy and in the Merchant Marine before meeting Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs and Neal Cassady, who would influence the rest of his life and his writing. Kerouac died in St. Petersburg, Florida at the age of forty-seven. Review "Rebellion, self-destructive behavior, alcoholism--all the Kerouac hallmarks are in evidence..."Praise for Orpheus Emerged: "A new work by a major author is always welcomed by fans..." Long Description Recently discovered by the estate of Jack Kerouac, Orpheus Emerged chronicles the passions, conflicts, and dreams of a group of bohemians searching for truth while studying at a university. Written shortly after the iconic Beat author met Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Lucien Carr, and others in and around Columbia University, the story showcases the emerging core of the Beat Generation. Orpheus Emerged is a unique portrait of an artist as a young man and shows a writer in the process of finding the voice that would eventually express the spirit of his contemporaries. Review Quote "Rebellion, self-destructive behavior, alcoholism--all the Kerouac hallmarks are in evidence..." Details ISBN1596871237 Author Jack Kerouac Pages 176 ISBN-10 1596871237 ISBN-13 9781596871236 Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780736659246 DEWEY 813.54 Birth 1922 Death 1969 Short Title ORPHEUS EMERGED Language English Media Book Residence Lowell, MA, US Illustrations black & white illustrations Publisher ibooks Inc Imprint Milk and Cookies Press DOI 10.1604/9781596871236 AU Release Date 2005-10-01 NZ Release Date 2005-10-01 UK Release Date 2005-10-01 Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-01-03 Audience General US Release Date 2023-01-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44731537;

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