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Explore Jack Kerouac's Complex Legacy at Grolier Club Exhibit

3/9/2026

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The Grolier Club in New York presents Running Through Heaven: Visions of Jack Kerouac to humanize his myth.
Curator Jacob Loewentheil presents previously unseen letters and personal items revealing Kerouac's complexities beyond rebellion.
The exhibit highlights Kerouac's Catholic upbringing and Buddhist influences, including his rosary and mala beads.
The show runs until May 16, 2026, inviting reflection on the role of personal letters in literary history.

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The Grolier Club in New York presents Running Through Heaven: Visions of Jack Kerouac to humanize his myth.
Curator Jacob Loewentheil presents previously unseen letters and personal items revealing Kerouac's complexities beyond rebellion.
The exhibit highlights Kerouac's Catholic upbringing and Buddhist influences, including his rosary and mala beads.
The show runs until May 16, 2026, inviting reflection on the role of personal letters in literary history.