Henry Miller
Born: 12-25-1891
Henry Miller was an American writer renowned for his semi-autobiographical novels that blend memoir, fiction, and philosophy. Born in 1891, Miller's groundbreaking works, such as "Tropic of Cancer" and "Tropic of Capricorn," challenged censorship laws with their candid exploration of sexuality and personal freedom. A key figure in 20th-century literature, Miller's provocative style and existential themes left a lasting impact on both American and international literary landscapes.
Book summaries for books written by Henry Miller
Quotes
I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive.
I want nothing. I long for nothing. I am free.
Destruction is the only form of creation.
She was my whore and I was her pimp.
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are and what they ought to be.
I am motivated by the purpose of the spirit which projects me beyond myself.
A thought, even a possibility, can shatter and transform us.
There is no salvation in becoming adapted to a world which is crazy.
I wanted to forget everything.
The only thing that counts is what you're drippin' from your fingertips.
Freedom lies in being bold.
Art is my life and my life is art.