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Jack Kerouac

1922–1969

1 series 13 books in order 11 standalone books

Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet of French-Canadian ancestry, born in 1922 and died in 1969. Considered a literary iconoclast and, alongside William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, a pioneer of the Beat Generation, he is recognized for his method of spontaneous prose, with work covering Catholic spirituality, jazz, promiscuity, Buddhism, drugs, poverty, and travel.

Born
1922
Known for
Duluoz Legend

Series by Jack Kerouac

Duluoz Legend

2 books in order · 1962–1965

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Jack Kerouac written?

We list 13 books by Jack Kerouac across 1 series, published between 1962–1965 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jack Kerouac's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Desolation Angels.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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