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Scattered Poems

By Jack Kerouac
Series: City Lights Pocket Poets Series
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Scattered Poems presents the spontaneous poetry of Jack Kerouac, the celebrated author of On the Road. This collection brings together works sourced from underground and ephemeral publications, featuring pieces such as "San Francisco Blues," variant texts of "Pull My Daisy," and "American haiku." These poems capture Kerouac's vivid explorations of America, travel, and the Beat Generation’s spirit.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in the Beat Generation, American poetry, and spontaneous verse. Suitable for those exploring mid-20th-century counterculture and literary experimentation.

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Poetic gems from the author of On the Road and The Dharma Bums .

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Spontaneous poetry by the author of On the Road, gathered from underground and ephemeral publications; including "San Francisco Blues," the variant texts of "Pull My Daisy," and "American haiku."

HERE DOWN ON DARK EARTH

before we all go to Heaven

VISIONS OF AMERICA

All that hitchhikin'

All that railroadin'

All that comin' back to America

- Jack Kerouac

Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) was a principal actor in the Beat Generation, and a companion of Allen Ginsberg and Neal Cassady in that great adventure. His books include On the Road, The Dharma Bums, Mexico City Blues, Lonesome Traveler, Visions of Cody, Pomes All Sizes (City Lights) and Scripture of the Golden Eternity (City Lights).

Series: City Lights Pocket Poets Series

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872860643

Publisher: City Lights Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 1971

Country: United States

Imprint: City Lights Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 157.0mm

Weight: 85g

Pages: 76

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Arts & Culture Jack Kerouac Non-Fiction Poetry Series: City Lights Pocket Poets Series

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