Neal Cassady and His Influence on the Beat Generation – Veronika NOVÁKOVÁ
Veronika NOVÁKOVÁ
Bachelor's thesis
Neal Cassady and His Influence on the Beat Generation
Neal Cassady and his influence on the Beat Generation
Abstract:
This thesis deals with Neal Cassady, who was one of the central figures of the Beat Generation. Cassady was not a prolific author himself, however, he was a major inspiration for other Beat writers, such as Jack Kerouac or Allen Ginsberg. The aim of this thesis is to show that Cassady's influence on the Beat Generation was crucial. Specific examples of how Cassady's character is reflected in the Beat …moreAbstract:
Tato bakalářská práce se zabývá Nealem Cassadym, který byl jednou z hlavních postav beat generation. Sám Cassady nebyl plodný autor, avšak byl inspirací pro jiné beatniky, jako např. Jack Kerouac a Allen Ginsberg. Cílem této práce je ukázat, že Cassadyho vliv na beat generation byl klíčový. Na příkladech je rozebráno, jak je Cassady zobrazen v literatuře.
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 4. 5. 2016
Accessible from:: 4. 5. 2016
Thesis defence
- Supervisor: PhDr. Matthew Sweney, Ph.D.
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NOVÁKOVÁ, Veronika. Neal Cassady and His Influence on the Beat Generation. Olomouc, 2016. bakalářská práce (Bc.). UNIVERZITA PALACKÉHO V OLOMOUCI. Filozofická fakulta
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Philology / English Philology - Japanese Philology
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