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This book is an exploration of Jack Kerouac, the writer that a whole generation turned into their reluctant spokesman. Duval gives a voice to key figures from that movement: the poet Allen Ginsberg; Carolyn Cassadys wife and Kerouacs lover; Joyce Johnson, who was in a relationship with the writerwhen he became famous; Timothy Leary, the psychedelic guru of the sixties; Anne Waldman, beat poet; and Ken Kesey, a central figure of American counter-culture. Through their stories, we investigate the mysterious figure of Jack Kerouac, the man who wrote the most important novel of his generation to...

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.

Con estas palabras describe la autora Nicole Pierre su novela: "Me ha hecho falta tiempo para comprender que un modo de ser –una tendencia a apostar por la calma, un gusto por la evasión, un rechazo por las pasiones violentas, una apetencia de felicidad contra viento y marea– también había influido profundamente en mi forma de pensar. Me gustaría que este libro, escrito sobre el fondo de dramas pasados, tanto colectivos como privados, sea una lectura vigorizante, un reconstituyente para resistir al mal tiempo actual." En Sálvese quien pueda, la socióloga Nicole Pierre firma una...

Este libro hace un recorrido completo por la historia de nuestro país a través de la personalidad y el reinado de sus monarcas, recogiendo las circunstancias históricas que los rodearon y su biografía.