Big Sur

"Big Sur" – the continuation of the saga of Jack Duluoz, the author's alter ego, – is one of the most poignant and beautiful texts by Kerouac.
"The Dharma Bums" and "On the Road" have already been written, and Jack is reaping the rewards of his suddenly thrust fame. Phone calls, telegrams, unexpected guests… He feels how the endless reckless din pulls him into the abyss of madness.
And suddenly, like salvation amid the rising nightmare, he receives an offer from an old friend – to retreat from everyone to a forest cabin by the sea, where amidst the rustling leaves and surf he will once again regain his emotional balance. Jack grabs this opportunity like a drowning man clutching a straw…