Book of Blues

Released: September 16, 2025
Length: 2 hrs 55 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

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In "Book of Blues," celebrated Beat Generation author Jack Kerouac explores urban landscapes through eight extended poems composed between 1954 and 1961. Drawing on his deep appreciation for jazz and blues, Kerouac crafts these verses with rich imagery and rhythmic language, capturing the spontaneity of experience in a format akin to musical choruses. Reflective and vibrant, this collection showcases Kerouac's poetic prowess, inviting listeners into a world shaped by time and the pulse of the city.

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