The Henry Miller Reader

Miller, Henry

Published by New Directions, 1959

About this Item

First Edition. Book and dust jacket are in Near Fine condition. Clean, tightly bound, and unmarked. An excellent vintage copy. "The Henry Miller Reader" is a curated collection of selected writings by the influential American author Henry Miller. This anthology serves as an introduction to Miller's unique literary style, his unconventional themes, and the philosophical underpinnings of his work. It features excerpts from his most celebrated works, including Tropic of Cancer, Black Spring, Sexus, Big Sur, as well as short stories, literary essays, and portraits. The collection showcases Miller's raw, confessional, and often provocative prose, his exploration of sexuality and personal liberation, his critiques of modern society and conventional morality, and his profound insights into the artist's struggle and the search for spiritual freedom. Edited, with an Introduction by Lawrence Durrell. Octavo, xvi., 397 pp., chronology, and bibliography. Mylar protected.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Henry Miller Reader
• Publisher: New Directions
• Publication Date: 1959
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature
  • Erotica