Description
A raw and unflinching portrait of bohemian life in 1930s Paris, this semi-autobiographical novel follows a struggling American writer navigating the city's underbelly with a cast of eccentric expatriates and fellow artists. Through vivid, often explicit prose, Henry Miller captures the sensuality, desperation, and creative fervor of a generation adrift in the City of Light, exploring themes of artistic ambition, sexual liberation, and the search for meaning amid poverty and excess. The narrative eschews traditional plot structure in favor of episodic encounters and philosophical musings, creating an immersive experience of bohemian existence that challenged literary conventions of its time. Miller's distinctive voice—irreverent, passionate, and unapologetically honest—offers readers an intimate glimpse into the lives of artists struggling to survive while pursuing their creative dreams. A landmark work of modernist literature, this novel remains a provocative and influential exploration of freedom, desire, and the artist's place in society.
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paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 1961
360 pages
ISBN: 9780802131780
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Details
First Published
1934
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller.