Birthdate: March 12, 1922
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Died: October 21, 1969
Jack Kerouac was a highly influential American novelist and poet who played a significant role in the Beat Generation alongside William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg. During World War II, he served in the United States Merchant Marine. Kerouac rose to fame with his novel On the Road, known for its stream of consciousness prose style. His writing often explored themes such as Catholic spirituality, jazz, travel, and countercultural ideas. He became a notable figure in the 1960s, influencing cultural icons of the time. Even after his passing, Kerouac’s literary impact continues to expand through the publication of previously unreleased works.
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