Kerouac, Jack
The Sea is My Brother: The Lost Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141193342
- author:
- Kerouac, Jack
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Sea is My Brother, Jack Kerouac's first novel, is a vivid and serious work that showcases his extraordinary writing talent. Written in 1942, shortly after his tour as a merchant sailor, it is an intense portrait of friendship and brotherhood.
This visceral novel follows two men who impulsively decide to work their passage on the S.S. Westminster, embarking on a journey marked by drinking, arguing, playing cards, dodging torpedoes, and contemplating the vast beauty of the sea. With fragments of early stories and letters included, this book provides a unique insight into the young Kerouac and the formation of his genius.
Published in 2012, The Sea is My Brother offers a fascinating glimpse into the early life and work of one of America's most celebrated writers. Its raw power and poetic prose make it a compelling read for anyone interested in literary history or the development of Kerouac's unique style.
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