Novels:
* On the Road (1957): His most famous novel, a semi-autobiographical account of a cross-country road trip with friends, capturing the spirit of the Beat Generation.
* The Dharma Bums (1958): Exploring themes of spirituality, nature, and friendship, featuring a protagonist inspired by Gary Snyder.
* Desolation Angels (1965): A semi-autobiographical novel dealing with Kerouac's personal struggles and the counterculture movement.
* Tristessa (1960): A melancholic novel set in Mexico, exploring themes of love, loss, and disillusionment.
* Visions of Cody (1972): A sprawling novel that reflects on Kerouac's life and writing process.
* Big Sur (1962): A novel depicting Kerouac's struggles with alcoholism and fame.
* Doctor Sax (1959): A surreal novel exploring themes of jazz, music, and identity.
* Satori in Paris (1959): A novel about Kerouac's experiences in Paris and his search for spiritual enlightenment.
* The Subterraneans (1958): A novel set in San Francisco, portraying the bohemian lifestyle of the Beat Generation.
* Mexico City Blues (1959): A novel about Kerouac's experiences in Mexico City, written in a unique stream-of-consciousness style.
Poetry Collections:
* Mexico City Blues (1959): A collection of poems that reflect on Kerouac's experiences in Mexico City.
* Book of Blues (1961): A collection of poems inspired by the blues music genre.
* Scattered Poems (1971): A collection of poetry that spans Kerouac's career.
Other Works:
* The Town and the City (1950): Kerouac's first novel, a semi-autobiographical account of his childhood and adolescence in Lowell, Massachusetts.
* Lonesome Traveler (1960): A collection of essays and travel writings.
* Vanity of Duluoz (1968): A collection of autobiographical writings and fragments.
This list is not exhaustive, but it highlights some of Kerouac's most significant works. His writing style is known for its spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness prose, which captures the energy and restlessness of his generation.