As he travels across 1950s America, aspiring writer Sal Paradise chronicles his escapades with the charismatic Dean Mori... (more)
As he travels across 1950s America, aspiring writer Sal Paradise chronicles his escapades with the charismatic Dean Moriarty. Sal admires Dean's passion for experiencing as much as possible of life and his wild flights of poetic fancy. On the Road memorializes the author's real-life adventures with Neal Cassady and epitomizes what comes to be known as "the Beat generation." (less)
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work On The Road, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes ... (more)
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work On The Road, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author. (less)
Traveling cross-country, young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and... (more)
Traveling cross-country, young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly. (less)