Cassady's Letters

Cassady's Letters are a collection of personal correspondence from Neal Cassady, a central figure in the Beat Generation and a muse for authors like Jack Kerouac. These letters reveal his thoughts, experiences, and relationships, providing insight into his life and the cultural movement of the 1950s and 60s. They are valued for their vivid, candid portrayal of a charismatic, restless personality and offer a firsthand view of the artistic and social currents that influenced American literature and counterculture.