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Set in the working-class French-Canadian community of Lowell, Massachusetts, the narrative unfolds through Jack Duluoz, a high school athlete reflecting on his adolescence. This semi-autobiographical tale explores themes of first love, youthful innocence, and male bonding among friends. Through vivid memories of his relationship with Maggie Cassidy, Kerouac captures the intensity and purity of young love. As Jack's journey leads him to New York on a sports scholarship, the story poignantly reveals the loss of innocence and the complexities of adult relationships.
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Maggie Cassidy, Jack Kerouac
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Maggie Cassidy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack Kerouac
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 198
- ISBN13
- 9781684223145
- Series
- The Duluoz Legend
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, American Literature, 20th century, Coming Of Age, Love Stories, Autobiographical Novels, Beatniks
- First published
- 1959
- Original title
- Maggie Cassidy
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the working-class French-Canadian community of Lowell, Massachusetts, the narrative unfolds through Jack Duluoz, a high school athlete reflecting on his adolescence. This semi-autobiographical tale explores themes of first love, youthful innocence, and male bonding among friends. Through vivid memories of his relationship with Maggie Cassidy, Kerouac captures the intensity and purity of young love. As Jack's journey leads him to New York on a sports scholarship, the story poignantly reveals the loss of innocence and the complexities of adult relationships.