Kerouac

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A person: Jack Kerouac, a United States novelist and poet, recognized as a principal figure of the Beat Generation literary movement of the 1950s.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The works of Kerouac, such as "On the Road," defined a generation.
    • Many aspiring writers were influenced by Kerouac's spontaneous prose style.
Advanced Usage
  • "Kerouacian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Jack Kerouac or his literary style and themes (e.g., spontaneity, travel, spiritual quest, rebellion against conventional norms).
    • The novel had a distinctly Kerouacian feel, with its focus on cross-country journeys and restless characters.
Variants and Related Words
  • Beat Generation (n): The social and literary movement with which Kerouac is closely associated.
  • Spontaneous prose (n): The stream-of-consciousness writing technique pioneered by Kerouac.
Synonyms
  • Author
  • Novelist
  • Beat writer
Related Phrases
  • "On the Road": The title of Kerouac's most famous novel, often used as a cultural reference to his work or the Beat ethos.
    • He felt a desire to travel, a real "On the Road" kind of yearning.
Related Idioms
  • "To hit the road, Kerouac-style": To embark on an improvised, adventurous journey, often with a sense of freedom and literary romanticism. (Note: This is a modern, inventive idiom based on his legacy, not a historical phrase from his era.)
    • After graduation, they packed a bag and hit the road, Kerouac-style.
Noun
  1. United States writer who was a leading figure of the beat generation (1922-1969)

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