Discover the captivating world of Jack Kerouac with 'Heaven and Other Poems,' a compelling collection that invites readers to explore his unpublished work, personal letters, and unique insights into the poet's life. This trade paperback edition, published by City Lights Publishers in 2001, brings together rare poems that showcase Kerouac’s rich literary legacy and connection to the Beat Generation. The collection features unpublished verses sent to Donald Allen, renowned editor of the Evergreen Review, illuminating the creative processes and thoughts of one of America’s most influential poets. Experience a rare glimpse into Kerouac's interactions with greats like Allen Ginsberg, who shaped the San Francisco literary scene. Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and collectors of Beat literature alike, 'Heaven and Other Poems' stands as an essential addition to your bookshelf, perfect for re-exploring the beauty of words. This brand new compilation is particularly valuable for readers interested in the intricate dynamics of the Beat Generation and its cultural impact in America. Immerse yourself in the poetic universe of Jack Kerouac and experience the spiritual and philosophical musings that define his work. This book, with its compelling narrative and historical significance, promises to captivate your heart and mind. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780912516318. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2001. Publisher: City Lights Publishers.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780912516318
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2001
Publisher: City Lights Publishers


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Donald Allen, the late great editor of the Evergreen Review at Grove Press and editor of the seminal anthology The New American Poetry, first met Jack Kerouac in 1956 when he and Allen Ginsberg came to visit at his West Village apartment. At the time, Allen was working on the "San Francisco Scene" issue of the Evergreen Review, and Ginsberg and Kerouac brought him manuscripts and news of developments on the West Coast.

Over the next three years, Kerouac would send Allen poems for various projects, along with letters in which he discussed his poetry, his life, and the work of his young contemporaries. The unpublished poems are collected here, as are the letters, a comic strip drawn for the Cassady children, and Kerouac's self-penned poetic biography.

Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) was a principal actor in the Beat Generation, a companion of Allen Ginsberg and Neal Cassady in that great adventure. His books include On the Road, The Dharma Bums, Mexico City Blues, Lonesome Traveler, Visions of Cody, Pomes All Sizes (City Lights), Scattered Poems (City Lights), and Scripture of the Golden Eternity (City Lights).