Un jour, à Mexico, j'ai emmené chez moi cinq fumeurs de " thé " qui me vendaient la camelote, mais ils se révélèrent être des voleurs. Ils me chipèrent mon couteau scout pendant que j'avais le dos tourné. Je ne dis rien, bien que je m'en fusse aperçu. A un moment donné, le chef est resté trente secondes bien sonnées derrière moi sans ouvrir la bouche et l'idée m'est alors venue qu'il allait me poignarder... Traduit de l'anglais par Michel Deutsch
Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet known for his spontaneous prose style and association with the Beat Generation. His most notable works include "On the Road" and "The Dharma Bums," which explore themes of freedom, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life. Kerouac's writing often reflected his own experiences traveling across America and his interest in jazz music and Eastern philosophy. His work had a significant impact on literature, influencing future generations of writers and shaping the countercultural movement of the 1950s and 1960s. "On the Road" remains his most famous work, celebrated for its exploration of the American road trip and its portrayal of the Beat Generation's quest for authenticity and self-discovery.