Orpheus Emerged by Jack Kerouac
Rebellion, self-destructive behavior, alcoholism--all the Kerouac hallmarks are in evidence.--Publishers Weekly A striking success.--Philadelphia Inquirer There will never be a moment like this one, says poet and fellow Beat writer Robert Creeley, in his introduction to this literary event: the first full-length work to be published since Kerouac's death in 1969. Discovered by his estate, ORPHEUS EMERGED chronicles the passions, conflicts and dreams of a group of bohemians searching for truth while studying at a university. Kerouac wrote the story shortly after meeting Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Lucien Carr, and others in and around Columbia University who would form the core of the Beats. 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 a generation.
"- "Fresh and vital... Of supreme interest to his many fans." -Publishers Weekly - "Rather charming...intriguing." - NPR's Fresh Air - "A fascinating resurrection." -Los Angeles Times
Jack Kerouac is one of the most popular and influential writers in American literature. When On the Road was published in 1957, the author was instantly hailed as a major American writer, and thrust into the spotlight as the reluctant spokesman for the "Beat Generation." This seminal book has sold tens of millions of copies around the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780743434843 |
| ISBN 10 | 0743434846 |
| Title | Orpheus Emerged |
| Author | Jack Kerouac |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2002-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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