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Format
Broché
Pages
318
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Jan 1, 1980
Éditeur
Grove Weidenfeld
Édition
F First Edition
ISBN-10
0802131786
ISBN-13
9780802131782
Description
Henry Miller’s audacious novel takes readers on a raw and unflinching journey through the bohemian underbelly of Paris in the 1930s. With vivid prose and evocative imagery, Miller crafts a world teeming with vivid characters, exploring the intricacies of art, love, and existential angst against the backdrop of a city that pulsates with life and chaos.
The narrative, often described as semi-autobiographical, reveals the struggles and aspirations of a writer grappling with his identity and the social confines of his time. Through Miller's eyes, readers witness a society both liberated and constrained, where the pursuit of passion often collides with the realities of poverty and frustration. His unabashed examination of sexuality and self-expression challenged conventions and sparked debate, solidifying the novel's place in literary history.
As the boundaries of censorship are tested, Miller's work resonates with readers on multiple levels, questioning the nature of existence and the concept of freedom. His compelling exploration of human desperation and desire continues to invite reflection, making it a thought-provoking experience well beyond its time.
The narrative, often described as semi-autobiographical, reveals the struggles and aspirations of a writer grappling with his identity and the social confines of his time. Through Miller's eyes, readers witness a society both liberated and constrained, where the pursuit of passion often collides with the realities of poverty and frustration. His unabashed examination of sexuality and self-expression challenged conventions and sparked debate, solidifying the novel's place in literary history.
As the boundaries of censorship are tested, Miller's work resonates with readers on multiple levels, questioning the nature of existence and the concept of freedom. His compelling exploration of human desperation and desire continues to invite reflection, making it a thought-provoking experience well beyond its time.
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