The cover of "On the Road: The Original Scroll" by Jack Kerouac, Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, features a distressed red background with bold, faded text. The title and author's name are prominently displayed, evoking a vintage, rugged feel, reminiscent of the novel's raw, unedited manuscript.
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The cover of "On the Road: The Original Scroll" by Jack Kerouac, Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, features a distressed red background with bold, faded text. The title and author's name are prominently displayed, evoking a vintage, rugged feel, reminiscent of the novel's raw, unedited manuscript.

On the Road: Jack Kerouac

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Author Jack Kerouac

Publisher Penguin Classics 2007

Binding paperback

Condition Very good 

Summary

"On the Road" by Jack Kerouac is a seminal work of the Beat Generation, capturing the essence of 1950s American counterculture. The novel follows Sal Paradise and his friend Dean Moriarty on a cross-country journey, exploring themes of freedom, rebellion, and the pursuit of meaning. Through their travels, the characters encounter a series of vibrant and often troubled personalities, highlighting the contrasting realities of post-war America. Written in a spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness style, the novel is a celebration of the quest for identity and the longing for spiritual enlightenment, making it a defining piece of American literature.

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