Kerouac in ecstasy
Subtitle: shamanic expression in the writings
By: Thomas R. Bierowski
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
ISBN-13: 9780786459674
Subjects: Criticism and interpretation; Shamanism in literature
Description: "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. Author Thomas Bierowski also examines the reception of Kerouac's work"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Visions of Gerard: Modern Hagiography; title: The Shrounds of Eternity: Doctor Sax as Shanghaied, and Orphaned"; title: The Subterraneans as Nadiral Ecstacy; title: "In-stasy" and the Book of Dreams; title: Old Angel Midnight: "Space Prose for the Future"; title: Big Sur the Memoir of Desintegration; title: Conclusion: "Be Lamps Unto Thyselves"