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The Dharma Bums

Jack Kerouac

Narrated by Allen Ginsberg

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2 hrs 51 mins
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Abridged Audiobook
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Phoenix Books, Inc.
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Jack Kerouac's The Dharma Bums, read by Beat Generation icon Allen Ginsberg, follows young Ray Smith on a quest for simplicity and truth, guided by the spirited Japhy Rhyder into the realm of Buddhism. Their journey juxtaposes vibrant Bohemian life in San Francisco with the serene beauty of the High Sierra mountains. This semi-autobiographical work, reflective of Kerouac's experiences and influences, showcases the intertwined lives of iconic figures from the Beat movement, while Ginsberg’s reading amplifies the lyrical essence of Kerouac's prose.
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