A biography, autobiography, criticism and sexual politics, celebrating the life and, in particular the work of Henry Miller. Best known for "Tropic of Cancer" and "Tropic of Capricorn", his torrid and marvellous evocations of the "vie de boheme" in Paris between the wars, Henry Miller appears the archetypal male American writer at large - outrageous, over-sexed, happier in France and Greece than in the Aglo-Saxon world. Branded as a sexist, he was at heart a romantic, a radical innocent abroad. He wrote Jong a fan letter on ...
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A biography, autobiography, criticism and sexual politics, celebrating the life and, in particular the work of Henry Miller. Best known for "Tropic of Cancer" and "Tropic of Capricorn", his torrid and marvellous evocations of the "vie de boheme" in Paris between the wars, Henry Miller appears the archetypal male American writer at large - outrageous, over-sexed, happier in France and Greece than in the Aglo-Saxon world. Branded as a sexist, he was at heart a romantic, a radical innocent abroad. He wrote Jong a fan letter on the publication of "Fear of Flying", and became her mentor and friend, considering her his alter ego in female form.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. London: Chatto & Windus, 1993. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. In VG order throughout. Dust spotting/toning to top of block, but pages clean and bright. Smart black boards with bright gilt titling to spine. VG unclipped d/j. 8vo. 341pp.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
