
On the Road by Jack Kerouac (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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On the Road by Jack Kerouac (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
About this book
Unlock the more straightforward side of On the Road with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of On the Road by Jack Kerouac, which isglobally recognized as a representative work of the Beat Generation in America. It tells the story of Sal Paradise and his friends as they travel around America meeting new people, having new experiences and seeing the world, all to escape the conformity and normality of oppressive American society. The book was listed in the top 100 English-language novels of the 20th century thanks to its clear and truthful representation of postwar America. Kerouac's works explored spirituality, drugs and poverty and he soon became a celebrity and representative of the hippie movement until his death, which was caused by alcohol abuse.Find out everything you need to know about On the Road in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
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•Character studies
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Table of contents
- Jack Kerouac
- On the Road
- Summary
- Character study
- Analysis
- Further reflection
- Further reading