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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141399133
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Tropic of Cancer is not just a novel; it is an audacious exploration of artistic freedom and the human experience. Banned and scandalous, this groundbreaking work by Henry Miller redefined literature in the 20th century. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Paris, this modern classic delves into the life of a struggling American writer navigating a bohemian existence among Parisian artists, prostitutes, and dreamers. Its candid portrayal of love, desire, and existential despair shocked readers and authorities alike, leading to over 60 obscenity trials in the United States.
As one of the first books to challenge the constraints of censorship, Tropic of Cancer is an iconic piece of literature that delves deep into what it means to be truly free. With its frank discussions about sexuality and society, this novel boldly invites readers to reconsider their views on art, morality, and personal freedom.
Tropic of Cancer is perfect for literature enthusiasts and anyone interested in the evolution of modern storytelling. Embrace the spirit of liberation as you immerse yourself in Miller's vivid prose.
Delivery Information: Enjoy prompt and reliable shipping with this purchase. Expect your brand new copy of Tropic of Cancer to arrive swiftly and securely, ready for your literary journey. Dive into one of the most influential works of literature today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141399133
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
Shocking, banned and the subject of obscenity trials, Miller's first novel is a Penguin Modern Classic for the first time
One of the most scandalous and influential books of the 20th century, Tropic of Cancer redefined the novel. Set in Paris in the 1930s, it features a starving American writer who lives a bohemian life among prostitutes, pimps, and artists. Promptly banned in the US and the UK because it was considered pornographic, Tropic of Cancer continued to be distributed in France and smuggled into other countries. When it was first published in the US in 1961, it led to more than 60 obscenity trials until a historic ruling by the Supreme Court defined it as a work of literature. Long hailed as a truly liberating book, daring and uncompromising, Tropic of Cancer is a cornerstone of modern literature that asks us to reconsider everything we know about art, freedom, and morality.
ISBN: 9780141399133
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Tropic of Cancer is not just a novel; it is an audacious exploration of artistic freedom and the human experience. Banned and scandalous, this groundbreaking work by Henry Miller redefined literature in the 20th century. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Paris, this modern classic delves into the life of a struggling American writer navigating a bohemian existence among Parisian artists, prostitutes, and dreamers. Its candid portrayal of love, desire, and existential despair shocked readers and authorities alike, leading to over 60 obscenity trials in the United States.
As one of the first books to challenge the constraints of censorship, Tropic of Cancer is an iconic piece of literature that delves deep into what it means to be truly free. With its frank discussions about sexuality and society, this novel boldly invites readers to reconsider their views on art, morality, and personal freedom.
Tropic of Cancer is perfect for literature enthusiasts and anyone interested in the evolution of modern storytelling. Embrace the spirit of liberation as you immerse yourself in Miller's vivid prose.
Delivery Information: Enjoy prompt and reliable shipping with this purchase. Expect your brand new copy of Tropic of Cancer to arrive swiftly and securely, ready for your literary journey. Dive into one of the most influential works of literature today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141399133
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
Shocking, banned and the subject of obscenity trials, Miller's first novel is a Penguin Modern Classic for the first time
One of the most scandalous and influential books of the 20th century, Tropic of Cancer redefined the novel. Set in Paris in the 1930s, it features a starving American writer who lives a bohemian life among prostitutes, pimps, and artists. Promptly banned in the US and the UK because it was considered pornographic, Tropic of Cancer continued to be distributed in France and smuggled into other countries. When it was first published in the US in 1961, it led to more than 60 obscenity trials until a historic ruling by the Supreme Court defined it as a work of literature. Long hailed as a truly liberating book, daring and uncompromising, Tropic of Cancer is a cornerstone of modern literature that asks us to reconsider everything we know about art, freedom, and morality.