Neal Cassady
Neal Cassady was a key figure of the Beat Generation and is best known for his role as the inspiration for characters in the works of Jack Kerouac and other Beat writers. He spent time in San Miguel de Allende, where he experienced a tumultuous life that ultimately ended in tragedy, reflecting the vibrant yet chaotic spirit of the era.
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