Jack Kerouac
Jean-Louis Lebris de Kérouac, known as Jack Kerouac, was a pioneering American novelist and poet of the Beat Generation.
Born to French-Canadian parents in Lowell, Massachusetts, he learned English at age six.
Kerouac's most famous work, "On the Road," published in 1957, catapulted him to fame.
His writing style, characterized by spontaneous prose and stream of consciousness, explored themes of spirituality, travel, and American culture.
Kerouac's influence extended beyond literature, inspiring many cultural icons of the 1960s.
Despite his success, he struggled with alcoholism and died at 47 in 1969.
His literary legacy continues to grow, with posthumous publications and enduring cultural impact.
