Kerouac's 'lost' debut novel is published 70 years after its conception at sea
Beat generation author Kerouac shows signs of future rebellion in 158-page maritime tale published by Penguin
The American beat generation author Jack Kerouac is said to have spent just eight days on active service in the US merchant marines on board the SS Dorchester in 1942; but his short stay furnished him with notes for his first novel and, after nearly 70 years, it has now been published for the first time.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Friday, 25 November, 2011
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