On The Road: Book Guide, Author and Facts
On The Road by Jack Kerouac — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Described as everything from a "last gasp" of romantic fiction to a founding text of the Beat Generation movement, this story amounts to a nonfiction novel (as critics were later to describe some works). Unpublished writer buddies wander from coast to coast in search of whatever they find, eager for experience. Kerouac's spokesman is Sal Paradise (himself) and real-life friend Neal Casady appears as Dean Moriarty.
Quick facts about On The Road
- Title: On The Road
- Author: Jack Kerouac
- First published: 1957
- Genre: beat generation, fiction, autobiographical fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL65906W
Where to read On The Road
On The Road by Jack Kerouac is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is On The Road about?
Described as everything from a "last gasp" of romantic fiction to a founding text of the Beat Generation movement, this story amounts to a nonfiction novel (as critics were later to describe some works).
Who wrote On The Road?
On The Road was written by Jack Kerouac.
When was On The Road published?
On The Road was first published in 1957.
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