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Kerouac's 'Visions of Cody' is a poetic reflection on the life of his character, Dean Moriarty, transformed into the mysterious Cody Pomeray. This collection of New York sketches from the 1950s, intimate portraits of Kerouac's close friends, and recollections of their drug and alcohol-addicted conversations form a complex study of the protagonist's character and his relationship with America. Kerouac’s intention was a vertical, metaphysical study of Cody Pomeray, unifying his vision of America with spontaneous modern language. It is Kerouac's most ambitious work and a companion to his celebrated 'On the Road'.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Literary Fiction/Experimental Fiction
Authors: Jack Kerouac
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