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Henry Miller on Writing

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Henry Miller on Writing offers a rare and intimate look into the self-education of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. Miller shares how he set his literary ambitions, discovered the exhilaration of language, and was shaped by the books he cherished. This collection reveals how he mined his own experiences to forge a unique and compelling voice.
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Ideal for readers interested in the creative process, aspiring writers, and fans of Henry Miller's work seeking insight into his literary development.

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"A brilliant selection ... it is in short a voyage of discovery, an adventure and this the log of that voyage in the life of a probing and powerful writer." -Robert R. Kirsch, Los Angeles Times

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Some of the most rewarding pages in Henry Miller's books concern his self-education as a writer. He tells, as few great writers ever have, how he set his goals, how he discovered the excitement of using words, how the books he read influenced him, and how he learned to draw on his own experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780811201124

Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 1964

Country: United States

Imprint: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 217

About the Author

Henry Miller (1891-1980) was one of the most controversial American novelists during his lifetime. His book, The Tropic of Cancer, was banned in the some U.S. states before being overruled by the Supreme Court. New Directions publishes several of his books.

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