The correspondence of a literary icon chronicles his later life and evolving artistic voice. This second volume of Jack Kerouac's selected letters spans the crucial period from 1957, the year his seminal work 'On the Road' was published, until his death in 1969. Through his letters to friends, confidants, and editors such as Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Kerouac's personal and professional life unfolds. The collection documents his ongoing literary development, his extensive travels, his romantic relationships, and his complex family dynamics, offering a candid look at his struggles and triumphs.

This volume, the final installment of Kerouac's selected letters, builds upon the scholarship established by its predecessor. The collection offers a deeply personal and chronological account of the author's life and work during a significant period of his career. Readers and critics have noted the letters' value in understanding Kerouac's evolving literary style and his engagement with his contemporaries. The correspondence provides a candid look at his personal struggles and his unwavering commitment to his writing, solidifying its importance for those interested in Beat Generation literature and Kerouac's legacy.