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Exploring themes of isolation and the struggle with fame, the narrative follows Jack Duluoz, a fictional alter-ego of Kerouac, during his retreats to a cabin in Big Sur. As he grapples with alcoholism and mental decline, Duluoz seeks solace in solitude and a tumultuous relationship with Billie, complicating his attempts to find peace. The book also features a free-verse poem reflecting on the Pacific Ocean, enriching the narrative's connection to the natural landscape. A film adaptation was released in 2013.
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Big Sur, Jack Kerouac
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- 2024
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- Title
- Big Sur
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack Kerouac
- Publisher
- Nighthawk Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 250
- ISBN13
- 9798869208637
- Series
- The Duluoz Legend
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Mystery & Thriller, Travel, Thriller, Classics, USA, American Literature, 20th century, Psychological Thrillers, Novellas, Seas and Oceans, Autobiographical Novels, California, Beaches, Beatniks
- First published
- 1962
- Original title
- Big Sur
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of isolation and the struggle with fame, the narrative follows Jack Duluoz, a fictional alter-ego of Kerouac, during his retreats to a cabin in Big Sur. As he grapples with alcoholism and mental decline, Duluoz seeks solace in solitude and a tumultuous relationship with Billie, complicating his attempts to find peace. The book also features a free-verse poem reflecting on the Pacific Ocean, enriching the narrative's connection to the natural landscape. A film adaptation was released in 2013.