Cover of Big Sur

Big Sur

Narrated by Ethan Hawke

Released
May 20, 2021
Length
6 hrs 41 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Penguin Classics
This audiobook offers a candid and moving account of Jack Kerouac’s attempt to find peace and solitude after the whirlwind success of his novel On the Road. Set amidst the scenic beauty of California, it explores his contemplations on fame, inner struggles, and the toll of his own myth. A gritty, sensual portrayal of a talented writer grappling with personal demons, it reveals both his creative brilliance and vulnerabilities.

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