The Dharma Bums: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) is a semi - fictional novel written by author Jack Kerouac as a follow up to his previous novel, on the Road. The novel juxtaposes the narrator, Ray Smith, as a seeker of Buddhism, who mountaineers and lives in the outdoors. His life in the city involves haunting jazz clubs, drinking and partying. Jack Kerouac, in his work, is primarily concerned with his search for Buddhism. Japhy Ryder, the other narrator in the novel, is based on Gary Snyder, a person who partly introduced Kerouac to Buddhism. The Dharma Bums: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) sees the characters in various episodes, such as climbing the Matterhorn Peak in California. Mainly it shifts from the events of on the Road, where the poet's life was one with a hectic routine and late nights. He is now in search of tranquillity and experiences beyond the realm of humanity. Their search for truth takes them to far - off places and closer to Buddhism. As a writer belonging to Beat Generation of writers, Kerouac's work is central to the American brand of writing based on the human condition and its rejection of several elements. Their thirst for spirituality showcases the need to renounce materialism and other such practices. Allen Ginsberg's Howl has been included in the book to make a point and Japhy and Ray continue in their search for Buddhist enlightenment. The Dharma Bums: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) was written by Jack Kerouac and published by Penguin USA in 2006. This deluxe edition is available in paperback. Key Features: The Dharma Bums was written in 1958 and primarily based on the success of the episodes in on the Road. The key point to Kerouac's writing is its rejection of the popular culture prevalent in post - World War II America.

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