Thomas R. Bierowski

Kerouac in Ecstasy

Shamanic Expression in the Writings

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Produktbeschreibung

This critical text considers Jack Kerouac as writer-shaman, exploring the content and ecstatic technique of the novels and two experimental volumes that represent critical phases of his development. Thomas Bierowski also examines the reception of Kerouac's work, arguing that his rise and fall reflect not only the usual changes in literary taste but the precarious position of the shamanic figure in modern America.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. März 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 352g
• ISBN-13: 9780786459674
• ISBN-10: 0786459670
• Artikelnr.: 32465636

Autorenporträt

Thomas R. Bierowski is an associate professor of English at Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania. He is a writer, performer and graphic artist.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations      viii
Preface     
Introduction: Kerouac in Ecstasy     
1. Visions of Gerard: Modern Hagiography     
2. The Shrouds of Eternity: Doctor Sax as Shamanic Journey     
3. Visions of Cody: "Kidnapped, Shanghaied, and Orphaned"     
4. The Subterraneans as Nadiral Ecstasy     
5. "In-stasy" and the Book of Dreams     
6. Old Angel Midnight: "Space Prose for the Future"     
7. Big Sur and the Memoir of Disintegration     
8. Conclusion: "Be Lamps Unto Thyselves"     
Chapter Notes     
Bibliography     
Index