Collected Letters, 1944-1967
by Neal Cassady
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Author: Neal CassadyEditor: Dave Moore
Introduction: Carolyn Cassady
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-25
ISBN: 0142002178
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: A Modern Muse
Summary: 5 Stars
The first thing that surprised me about these letters was how fine Cassady's vocabulary was; and how well-read he was. The letters really show why he was such a profound influence on Kerouac and Ginsberg. Also, these letters weren't written to be published, so they are unforced and natural. How about that sexual exploit on page 77? My goodness! Can we, in the year 2006, forgive Neil's use of the "N" word in the year 1948...in much the same way as Mark Twain's use of that word? I guess that's up to each reader to decide. Anyway, I find this book to be a superlative example of a modern muse in action.
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