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Henry Valentine Miller (December 26, 1891 – June 7, 1980) was an American novelist, short story writer and essayist. He broke with existing literary forms and developed a new type of semi-autobiographical novel that blended character study, social criticism, philosophical reflection, stream of consciousness , explicit language, sex ...
Henry Valentine Miller was an American novelist, short story writer and essayist. He broke with existing literary forms and developed a new type of semi-autobiographical novel that blended character study, social criticism, philosophical reflection, stream of consciousness, explicit language, sex, surrealist free association, and mysticism.
Sep 6, 2024 · Henry Miller (born Dec. 26, 1891, New York City—died June 7, 1980, Pacific Palisades, Calif., U.S.) was a U.S. writer and perennial Bohemian whose autobiographical novels achieve a candour—particularly about sex—that made them a liberating influence in mid-20th-century literature.
1459 quotes from Henry Miller: 'The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough of is love.', 'A book lying idle on a shelf is wasted ammunition.', and 'Let me be, was all I wanted. Be what I am, no matter how I am.'.
Henry Miller has 741 books on Goodreads with 457854 ratings. Henry Miller’s most popular book is Tropic of Cancer (Tropic, #1).
Mar 25, 2020 · Henry Miller (December 26, 1891—June 7, 1980) was an American writer who published several semi-autobiographical novels that broke from conventional form in both style and subject matter. His stream-of-consciousness blend of personal philosophy, social critique, and candid depictions of sex cemented him as a rebel in both life and art.
Mar 21, 2013 · Henry Miller on the Meaning and Mystery of Life. More than merely one of the most memorable, prolific, and disciplined authors of the twentieth century, Henry Miller (December 26, 1891–June 7, 1980) was also a champion of the wisdom of the heart, a poignant oracle of writing, a modern philosopher.
Many of Miller’s old friends stop by the Library telling stories of Henry’s generosity, his inspiring spirit and what his work has meant to them. Those kinds of visits provide some of the highlights of being here.
Henry Valentine Miller was a man who liked to break things. Specifically, rules and taboos. It was a character trait that got him into trouble time and again throughout his life....
The Henry Miller Memorial Library, Inc. (HMML) is a public benefit, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization championing the literary, artistic and cultural contributions of the late writer, artist, and Big Sur resident Henry Miller.
