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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Tropic of Cancer
Book • 1934
Published in 1934, 'Tropic of Cancer' is a novel that blends autobiography and fiction, detailing Henry Miller's experiences as a struggling writer in Paris.
The book is characterized by its stream-of-consciousness style and explicit descriptions of sexual encounters, poverty, and the bohemian lifestyle.
It was initially banned in the US and UK due to its content but later became a significant work in American literature, influencing the development of erotica and modern literary forms.
The novel explores themes of human condition, loneliness, and the decay of civilization, reflecting Miller's unique and often provocative writing style.
The book is characterized by its stream-of-consciousness style and explicit descriptions of sexual encounters, poverty, and the bohemian lifestyle.
It was initially banned in the US and UK due to its content but later became a significant work in American literature, influencing the development of erotica and modern literary forms.
The novel explores themes of human condition, loneliness, and the decay of civilization, reflecting Miller's unique and often provocative writing style.
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as an example of an author who expresses intense emotions authentically in his writing.


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as the book that inspired him to become a writer.


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as an alternate title for Moonbreaker.


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as an example of an author who lived a life of experience and wrote a masterpiece.


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when discussing the frustration of having a book overdue at the library.


Bari Weiss

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in relation to his act of placing copies of the book in local libraries.

Henry Zebrowski

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noting the work that made Henry Miller famous, drawn from his Paris night-life experiences.


Cathy FitzGerald

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in the context of books that faced obscenity trials.


Andrew Doyle

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as an example of a book that might be returned during an 'amnesty day'.

Mike Florio

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as a different Henry Miller than the one who is a shill for the payday loan industry.

Shereen Lani Younes

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