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Tristessa. Illustrated
Jack Kerouac
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Publisher:
Andrii Ponomarenko
Andrii Ponomarenko
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Open - No Protection
Open - No Protection
Publication Year:
2024
2024
ISBN-13:
9786178488598
Description:
Tristessa by Jack Kerouac is a haunting and poetic novella that delves into themes of love, suffering, and spiritual longing. Set in Mexico City, the story centers on Tristessa, a morphine-addicted woman whom Kerouac's narrator (a version of himself) loves with a melancholic intensity. Through his relationship with Tristessa, the narrator reflects on life, addiction, and the spiritual search for meaning amid despair.
Written in Kerouac's signature spontaneous and lyrical prose, the novella weaves together vivid imagery, emotional depth, and philosophical musings. The illustrated edition brings Kerouac's Mexico to life, enhancing the rich atmosphere of the city and the fragile beauty of Tristessa’s world.
Tristessa is a meditation on impermanence, love, and compassion, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of the human condition through Kerouac's deeply personal lens. It's a powerful exploration of how beauty and tragedy can coexist, making it a memorable work in his literary canon.
Written in Kerouac's signature spontaneous and lyrical prose, the novella weaves together vivid imagery, emotional depth, and philosophical musings. The illustrated edition brings Kerouac's Mexico to life, enhancing the rich atmosphere of the city and the fragile beauty of Tristessa’s world.
Tristessa is a meditation on impermanence, love, and compassion, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of the human condition through Kerouac's deeply personal lens. It's a powerful exploration of how beauty and tragedy can coexist, making it a memorable work in his literary canon.
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