1957 Novel

The 1957 novel often refers to "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac, a seminal work of the Beat Generation. It follows Sal Paradise, a young writer, as he travels across the United States with friends, exploring themes of freedom, spirituality, and the search for meaning. This spontaneous road trip captures the post-war American culture's discontent and longing for authenticity. The book is known for its vivid prose and stream-of-consciousness style, influencing generations of writers and shaping the counterculture movement of the 1960s.