John Clellon Holmes was a chronicler and analyst of the Beat Generation's ethos and lifestyle. His work, deeply informed by his friendships within the movement, delves into themes of societal divergence and the quest for spiritual enlightenment. Holmes's prose is characterized by its observational and reflective nature, offering readers profound insights into the inner lives of his subjects. He masterfully captured the spirit of an era, exploring rebellion against convention and the pursuit of authenticity in post-war America.
The first great "Beat Generation" novel takes readers in the heart of bohemian post-war New York City in search of the origins of this literary movement, which included such innovators as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and Neil Cassady. Reprint.
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Wer Charlie Parker hört, sollte John C. Holmes lesen. Sein Schlüsselroman 'Der Saxophonist' feiert den Bebop, die insolente Sprache des nächtlichen Jazz, eine Musik, die, kaum zur Kunst erwachsen, schon wieder ins künstlerische, kommerzielle und menschliche Abseits driftete. Die Protagonisten der Story sind dem tatsächlichen Schicksal von Billie Holliday, Bud Powell, Thelonius Monk und Dizzi Gillespie, Lester Young und Charlie Parker dicht auf den Fersen: Musikbesessenheit, Selbstzerstörung durch Drogen, psychische Isolation, Entfremdung vom Publikum - der Großstadtblues der ausgehenden vierziger Jahre hetzt die kreativen Sensiblen.