Description
Discover the poignant beauty of 'Visions of Gerard,' a brand new B-format paperback published by Penguin UK. This captivating book, part of Jack Kerouac's celebrated 13-book Proustian memoir series, delves into the nostalgia of childhood and the complexities of human emotion. With 112 richly illustrated pages, Kerouac presents an intimate portrait of his late brother, Gerard, capturing the essence of innocence, suffering, and the fleeting nature of life. Set against the backdrop of Lowell, Massachusetts, 'Visions of Gerard' offers readers a profound journey through the heart of a young boy's experiences, blending moments of joy with deep introspection. It's not just a story; it's an exploration of existence itself, filled with the wisdom and anguish that life brings. The book's 2020 release enriches the Penguin Modern Classics collection and serves as a must-have for fans of American literature and Kerouac's unique narrative style. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and collectors alike, order your copy today and immerse yourself in this touching tribute that continues to resonate with readers around the world. Delivery options are available to ensure you obtain your copy promptly, so experience the literary wonder of 'Visions of Gerard' now!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241389010
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 112
Description:
One of the final works in Kerouac's 13-book Proustian memoir to join the Penguin Modern Classics.
Unique among Jack Kerouac's novels, Visions of Gerard focuses on the scenes and sensations of childhood - -the wisdom, anguish, intensity, innocence, evil, insight, suffering, delight, and shock -- as they were revealed in the short tragic-happy life of his saintly brother, Gerard.
Set in Kerouac's hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts, it is an unsettling, beautiful, and sad exploration of the meaning and precariousness of existence.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241389010
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 112
Description:
One of the final works in Kerouac's 13-book Proustian memoir to join the Penguin Modern Classics.
Unique among Jack Kerouac's novels, Visions of Gerard focuses on the scenes and sensations of childhood - -the wisdom, anguish, intensity, innocence, evil, insight, suffering, delight, and shock -- as they were revealed in the short tragic-happy life of his saintly brother, Gerard.
Set in Kerouac's hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts, it is an unsettling, beautiful, and sad exploration of the meaning and precariousness of existence.