jack kerouac
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Jack Kerouac: An American novelist and poet, recognized as a pioneering and iconic figure of the Beat Generation literary movement of the 1950s.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Jack Kerouac wrote the novel On the Road, which became a defining work for the Beat Generation.
- The spontaneous prose style of Jack Kerouac influenced many writers who came after him.
- We are studying the works of Jack Kerouac in my American literature class.
Advanced Usage
- "Kerouacian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Jack Kerouac or his writing style.
- The author's Kerouacian narrative captured a sense of restless travel and spiritual searching.
Variants and Related Words
- Kerouac: A common shortened reference to Jack Kerouac.
- Kerouac's journals provide insight into his creative process.
Synonyms
- Writer
- Novelist
- Beat Generation author
Related Phrases
Beat Generation: The literary and cultural movement with which Jack Kerouac is closely associated.
- Jack Kerouac is often considered the voice of the Beat Generation.
On the Road: The title of Jack Kerouac's most famous novel, often used as a cultural reference.
- His dream was to have a 'On the Road' experience across the country.
Noun
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United States writer who was a leading figure of the beat generation (1922-1969)
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