Henry Miller, Tropic of Cancer ( Quotes

A collection of quotes by Henry Miller, Tropic of Cancer (.

Henry Miller was an American writer known for his controversial novel Tropic of Cancer, published in 1934. Born in New York in 1891, Miller explored themes of sexuality, personal freedom, and the bohemian life. Tropic of Cancer, which was initially banned in the United States, became a cornerstone of 20th-century literature and influenced future generations of writers. Miller's writing style was characterized by its raw and explicit nature, challenging societal norms and conventions. His works continue to provoke and inspire readers with their unapologetic exploration of human desires and the human condition.

I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive. A year ago, six months ago, I thought that I was an artist. I no longer think about it, I am. Everything that was literature has fallen from me. There are no more books to be written, thank God. This then? This is not a book. This is libel, slander, and defamation of character. This is not a book, in the ordinary sense of the word. No, this is a prolonged insult, a gob of spit in the face of Art, a kick in the pants of God, Man, Destiny, Time, Love, Beauty

Henry Miller, Tropic of Cancer (

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