How great is Jack Kerouac?

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  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:
    Unless you're American or there's something wrong with you, you grow out of Jack Kerouac after about the age of fifteen.



    *Runs* :D
    I never thought that would happen to me with the beats.


    It did.

    Having said that, I still like Kerouac's writing. Just not enough to re-read. Never did finish Big Sur.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • gabers
    gabers Posts: 2,787
    FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:
    Unless you're American or there's something wrong with you, you grow out of Jack Kerouac after about the age of fifteen.



    *Runs* :D

    What, you come back from Ireland with a damaged liver and an ego and bash one of the great writers of the 20th century? You're never too old for Kerouac man. :)
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    gabers wrote:
    What, you come back from Ireland with a damaged liver and an ego and bash one of the great writers of the 20th century? You're never too old for Kerouac man. :)


    What liver? :D
  • redmosquito10
    redmosquito10 Posts: 568
    alright im american, i knew there was nothing wrong with me. (insert jok about being american means there is something wrong with me here)
    "Ah, life is a gate, a way, a path to Paradise anyway, why not live for fun and joy and love or some sort of girl by a fireside, why not go to your desire and LAUGH..."
  • cropdustress
    cropdustress Posts: 4,339
    redmosquito10 wrote:
    By far my new favorite author. On the Road has been my favorite book since I first read it a few years ago, and I recently read Dharma Bums and am about to start Maggie Cassidy. Talk about writing from the heart, everything he writes is so pure and emotional, it's almost overwhelming. If you ever want to read a life-changing book, read some Kerouac. Any other fans around these parts?
    I need to get this book. My friend recently read it and she says its amazing.
    So I gotta read that. Plus, its original, in english, which is another reason I wanna read it.
    Overwhelming you say? i gotta prepare then haha
    "I surfaced and all of my being was enlightened"
  • THC
    THC Posts: 525
    redmosquito10 wrote:
    By far my new favorite author. On the Road has been my favorite book since I first read it a few years ago, and I recently read Dharma Bums and am about to start Maggie Cassidy. Talk about writing from the heart, everything he writes is so pure and emotional, it's almost overwhelming. If you ever want to read a life-changing book, read some Kerouac. Any other fans around these parts?

    I am a big fan too...I think i may go revisit on the road...thanks!
    “Kept in a small bowl, the goldfish will remain small. With more space, the fish can grow double, triple, or quadruple its size.”
    -Big Fish

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