Jacke Wilson

Author

twentieth century novels

August 17, 2021

The History of Literature #339 – Jack Kerouac

Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) was one of the most famous American writers of the mid-twentieth century. As a key member of a group of writers known as the “Beat Generation,” his works explored the role of the individual in post-war America. His most famous work, On the Road (1957), has sold millions of copies and continues to inspire Continue reading

Arts, books, history of literature, Podcast

Authors, Beat Generation, Fiction, twentieth century authors, twentieth century novels
July 22, 2021

The History of Literature #313 – “Spring Snow” by Yukio Mishima

After taking a look at the eventful life and dramatic death of Yukio Mishima in our last episode, Jacke turns to a closer look at the works of Mishima, including appraisals by Jay McInerney and Haruki Murakami, before turning to a deep dive into the world of Spring Snow, the first volume in Mishima’s four-book masterpiece The Continue reading

history of literature, Podcast

Japan, mishima, reincarnation, sea of fertility, spring snow, tokyo, twentieth century novels