Jack Kerouac
American writer (1922–1969)
Jack Kerouac was born on March 12, 1922 in Lowell and died on October 21, 1969 in St. Petersburg, aged 47. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, novelist, screenwriter and prose writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: Beat Generation. Fields of work: American literature, autobiographical novel and American poetry. Notable works include “On the Road”, “The Dharma Bums”, “Big Sur”, “Desolation Angels” and “The Subterraneans”. Educated at Columbia University and Lowell High School.
- Born
- March 12, 1922 · Lowell
- Died
- October 21, 1969 · St. Petersburg
- Age at death
- 47
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- writer, poet, novelist, screenwriter, prose writer
- Movements
- Beat Generation
- Notable works
- On the Road, The Dharma Bums, Big Sur, Desolation Angels, The Subterraneans
- Education
- Columbia University, Lowell High School
- Wikipedia editions
- 78 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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