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Literary Fiction· United States

On the Road

by Jack Kerouac
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1957310 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1957, On the Road established Jack Kerouac as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty criss-cross America in a series of exhilarating, exhausting road trips that capture the restless energy of the Beat Generation. Kerouac's roman à clef, written in a famous burst of typing on a single scroll, became the defining text of a cultural moment. Themes of Beat Generation, freedom, America run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1957.

Book Details

AuthorJack Kerouac
Published1957
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages310
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140283297
Editorial Score41/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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195721
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Road about?

Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty criss-cross America in a series of exhilarating, exhausting road trips that capture the restless energy of the Beat Generation. Kerouac's roman à clef, written in a famous burst of typing on a single scroll, became the defining text of a cultural moment.

Who wrote On the Road?

On the Road was written by Jack Kerouac, from United States. First published in 1957.

What awards has On the Road won?

On the Road has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1957.

Is On the Road worth reading?

On the Road is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Beat Generation, freedom, America.

Where can I buy On the Road?

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What category is On the Road?

On the Road is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is On the Road from?

On the Road originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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