Jack Kerouac was an American novelist. He was one of the pioneers of the Beat Generation literary movement. He is also considered a progenitor of the hippie movement. His literary work 'On the Road' is considered a defining work of the postwar Beat. He is believed to have a great influence over rock n roll.
Jack Kerouac was born on March 12, 1922, in Lowell, Massachusetts. His parents were French Canadians. He has good athletic skills that earned him scholarships in several universities. In 1942, Kerouac wrote his The Sea Is My Brother, that published 70 years later in 2011. In the author's words, the novel is "man's simple revolt from society as it is, with the inequalities, frustration, and self-inflicted agonies."
His Second novel On the Road made him famous among youth and other readers. He also wrote numerous poems. In later life, he coined The term Beat Generation. "Beat" describe a person with little money and few prospects. He was one of the prominent figures of the movement. He has a major influence in influence on their music and lifestyles of many world-famous musicians like Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and many more.
Even after 40 years of death Jack Kerouac is still relatable in many ways. In October 2015, a crater on the planet Mercury was named in his honor. This is a collection of the most inspirational and lifely quotes of Jack Kerouac.
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