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Kerouac's 120-Foot Roll Laid the Foundation for His Unmissable Work

Summary by Acadie Nouvelle
In the spring of 1951, the inspiration took hold with such force of mind overstimulated by the caffeine of Jack Kerouac as in the space of 3 weeks, he had a complete manuscript, with a simple interline: the first jet of "On the Road" whose pages he had joined with tape to form a roll of about 120 feet long.
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In the spring of 1951, the inspiration took hold with such force of mind overstimulated by the caffeine of Jack Kerouac as in the space of 3 weeks, he had a complete manuscript, with a simple interline: the first jet of "On the Road" whose pages he had joined with tape to form a roll of about 120 feet long.

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Acadie Nouvelle broke the news on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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