"On the Road," by Jack Kerouac, 1957
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This largely autobiographical work chronicles the experiences and revelations of the author and friends as they travel On the Road. The iconic novel influenced other post World War II writers, actors, and musicians, and became one of the defining works of the Beat Generation.
This largely autobiographical work chronicles the experiences and revelations of the author and friends as they travel On the Road. The iconic novel influenced other post World War II writers, actors, and musicians, and became one of the defining works of the Beat Generation.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1957
Subject Date
1957
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Written by Jack Kerouac; published by Viking Press, New York City.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.11.12.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 5.625 in
Length: 1.375 in
Inscriptions
Text on book cover: a novel / by Jack Kerouac / ON THE ROAD
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