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Book of Blues

Jack Kerouac

These eight extended poems, composed between 1954 and 1961, offer exuberant forays into language and consciousness that combine rich imagery, complex internal rhythms, and a reverent attentiveness to the moments.

Title Book of Blues

Author Jack Kerouac

Publisher Penguin Books

Title First Published 01 September 1995

Format Paperback

Nb of pages 288 p.

ISBN-10 0140587004

ISBN-13 9780140587005

Publication Date 01 September 1995

Main content page count 288

Weight 16 oz.

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