Jack Kérouac
Jack Kérouac was an American novelist with French ancestry known for pioneering the Beat generation of the ’50s thanks to his work, “On The Road.” It became his most defining and well-known publication and is what he is remembered for.
The author found great success in his lifetime and published many books like “Big Sur” and “The Town and the City,” for which he gained widespread fame. However, his first novel, “The Sea is my Brother,” wasn’t published until 40 years after his death. Kérouac’s literary creations greatly influenced the culture of America and inspired many iconic artists like Bob Dylan.