The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac
The novel follows the adventures of two young men as they journey across the United States. They are both on a quest for spiritual truth and enlightenment, embracing the lifestyle and philosophy of Buddhism. Their journey takes them from monasteries to mountain tops, from the bustling city life to the tranquil solitude of the wilderness. The novel is a celebration of freedom, nature and the search for inner peace, presenting a contrast between materialistic conventional life and the simplicity of the nomadic, spiritual life.
The 7907th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 244
- Words
- 83,000
- Original Language
- English
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