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Joyce Johnson

    27. September 1935

    Diese Autorin ist bekannt für ihre experimentelle Kurzprosa und Poesie, die sich oft mit Themen wie Identität, Sexualität und künstlerischer Suche auseinandersetzt. Ihr Stil zeichnet sich durch rohe Ehrlichkeit und unkonventionelle Struktur aus, was ihre eigenen Lebenserfahrungen und ihren Bohème-Lebensstil widerspiegelt. Die Arbeit der Autorin lotet die Grenzen gesellschaftlicher Normen aus und sucht nach Freiheit im künstlerischen Ausdruck. Ihr Einfluss auf die Beat-Generation und nachfolgende literarische Strömungen ist unbestreitbar.

    Joyce Johnson
    Door Wide Open
    Minor Characters
    The Voice Is All
    Lisas Geheimnis
    Lisas Geheimnis. Die schockierende Geschichte einer Familie
    Warten auf Kerouac
    • Joyce Johnsons Erinnerungen an ihre Zeit mit dem Kultbuchautor Jack Kerouac sind zugleich das Porträt einer Ära, die zum literarischen Mythos geworden ist - der wilden Jahre der Beatniks.

      Warten auf Kerouac
    • The Voice Is All

      The Lonely Victory of Jack Kerouac

      • 512 Seiten
      • 18 Lesestunden
      4,1(15)Abgeben

      This biography delves into the life of Jack Kerouac, offering fresh insights and perspectives from the acclaimed author of Minor Characters. It explores Kerouac's influence on literature and culture, revealing the complexities of his personality and the impact of his experiences on his writing. Through detailed research and compelling narrative, the book sheds light on the man behind the iconic works, providing a deeper understanding of his contributions to the Beat Generation and American literature.

      The Voice Is All
    • A Beat Memoir. Astonishing insider account of the Beat generation by Jack Kerouacs lover and probably the best book ever written about the Beats.

      Minor Characters
    • Door Wide Open

      • 208 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden
      3,9(729)Abgeben

      On a blind date in Greenwich Village set up by Allen Ginsberg, Joyce Johnson (then Joyce Glassman) met Jack Kerouac in January 1957, nine months before he became famous overnight with the publication of On the Road. She was an adventurous, independent-minded twenty-one-year-old; Kerouac was already running on empty at thirty-five. This unique book, containing the many letters the two of them wrote to each other, reveals a surprisingly tender side of Kerouac. It also shares the vivid and unusual perspective of what it meant to be young, Beat, and a woman in the Cold War fifties. Reflecting on those tumultuous years, Johnson seamlessly interweaves letters and commentary, bringing to life her love affair with one of American letters' most fascinating and enigmatic figures.

      Door Wide Open
    • Illusion

      • 176 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden

      A chance meeting with a college friend leads financial consultant Matt Handley into a web of intrigue when he visits his friend's cabin in the Sierra Nevada mountains and discovers his friend's death. Driven by curiosity and a desire for answers, Matt embarks on a perilous investigation that puts his own life at risk. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers secrets that threaten not just his safety but also challenge his understanding of loyalty and trust.

      Illusion
    • The Girl in the Mirror

      • 182 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden

      Set against the backdrop of San Francisco, the story follows Carla Stevens, who becomes entangled in a mystery after encountering a young woman in her building's elevator. Following a middle-aged woman's suspicious death, detective Joey begins investigating, and their relationship develops. As Carla spots the fleeing young woman again, the investigation deepens, revealing connections between the two deaths. Carla’s life takes a dramatic turn as she finds herself unwittingly involved in the unfolding mystery.

      The Girl in the Mirror
    • Do We Live In Two Worlds?

      • 106 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden

      The narrative centers on a ten-year-old boy in 2002 who reveals to his grandmother his ability to perceive spiritual entities, including angels, demons, and the Holy Spirit, observing their activities continuously for a year. Despite his lack of scriptural knowledge, his insights align remarkably with biblical teachings, making his experiences both profound and compelling. This true story explores themes of spirituality and the unseen world, highlighting the boy's extraordinary gift and its implications.

      Do We Live In Two Worlds?
    • Bessie Head

      The Road of Peace of Mind

      • 222 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden

      Bessie Head's engagement with sociopolitical issues profoundly shapes her artistic vision and creative process. The book explores how her reading influenced her writing, helping her navigate her role as a writer and develop intricate meanings in her fiction. It highlights connections between her works and Western literary traditions while also emphasizing her ties to local oral storytelling. The examination includes her thematic and imagistic techniques, character development, and linguistic style, offering a comprehensive look at her literary practice.

      Bessie Head