ISBN 9780141198248
Rs. 880
Penguin Modern Classics
Doctor Sax
Who it's for: Readers of Beat Generation literature and Kerouac fans
Jack Kerouac's autobiographical novel, Doctor Sax, plunges into the author's formative years in Lowell, Massachusetts. Through his alter ego Jack Duluoz, Kerouac blends real childhood experiences with fantastical elements and the enigmatic figure of Doctor Sax, whom he described as "my ghost, personal angel, private shadow, secret lover." Written in 1952 while Kerouac stayed with William Burroughs in Mexico, this book captures the sensory details of a boy's world amidst river weeds, railroad tracks, and street life, creating a unique narrative of memory and imagination.Why You Should Read? Discover Kerouac's vivid evocation of his childhood in Lowell, Massachusetts. Experience a distinctive blend of autobiography and dreamlike, fantastical storytelling. Read a book Kerouac himself considered his favorite among his works. Explore themes of youth, memory, and the supernatural from a Beat Generation icon.
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- Autobiographical novel set in Lowell, Massachusetts
- Blends real childhood experiences with fantastical elements
- Features the enigmatic figure of Doctor Sax
- Written in 1952 during Kerouac's stay with William Burroughs in Mexico
- Kerouac considered it his favorite among his works
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Is Doctor Sax a straightforward autobiography?
No, it blends real childhood experiences with fantastical elements and the enigmatic figure of Doctor Sax, creating a unique narrative of memory and imagination.
Who is Doctor Sax?
Doctor Sax is an enigmatic figure whom Kerouac described as 'my ghost, personal angel, private shadow, secret lover.'
When and where was Doctor Sax written?
It was written in 1952 while Kerouac stayed with William Burroughs in Mexico.
What did Kerouac think of this book?
Kerouac considered Doctor Sax his favorite among his works.