A novel written by Jack Kerouac, published in 1957. It follows the travels of Sal Paradise (representing Kerouac himself) and his friends as they explore America's counterculture, jazz music scene, and seek personal freedom.
Related terms
Beatniks: A term used to describe individuals associated with or influenced by the Beat Generation's ideas and lifestyle.
Spontaneous Prose: A writing technique employed by Jack Kerouac in which he wrote without revision or editing to capture his thoughts in their raw form.
Jazz Age: Refers to a period in American history that coincided with the Roaring Twenties when jazz music became popularized alongside cultural changes.