Fearless, iconic poet, novelist, and feminist Erica Jong offers a
fascinating in-depth appreciation of the controversial life and work
of American literary giant Henry Miller Henry Miller (Tropic of
Cancer) and Erica Jong (Fear of Flying) are true literary soul mates.
Both authors have been, in equal measure, lauded for their creative
genius and maligned for their frank treatment of human sexuality. So
who better than Erica Jong to offer an expert appraisal and
appreciation of Henry Miller, the man and his art? At once a critical
study, a biography, a memoir of a remarkable friendship, and a
celebration of the life and work of the author whom Erica Jong
compares to Whitman, The Devil at Large explores the peaks and
valleys of Miller’s storied writing career. It examines his
tumultuous relationships—including his doomed marriage to June
Mansfield and his lifelong tenuous bond with his mother—and confirms
his standing as a creative genius. Jong, a renowned feminist,
courageously answers critics who accuse her subject of degrading women
in his fiction, suggesting instead that he sought to demystify them by
means of the “violent verbal magic of his books.” With grace, wit,
warmth, and intelligence, Jong brings readers close to the man and his
writing. There has never been a more incisive and insightful analysis
of this exceptional American master. This ebook features an
illustrated biography of Erica Jong including rare photos and
never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
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Erica Jong on Henry Miller
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ISBN
9781480438903
Publisert
2017
Utgiver
Vendor
Open Road Media
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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