This chapter explores the life of Jack Kerouac and his role in the Beat Generation literary movement, highlighting his drinking problem. It discusses the origins and definitions of the term 'beat' and compares the Beat Generation to the later hippie movement. The chapter also touches on the association of women and black writers with the movement.
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