The Devil at Large: Erica Jong on Henry Miller

The Devil at Large: Erica Jong on Henry Miller

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,Â The Devil at LargeÂ explores the peaks and valleys of Millerâ€™s storied writing career. It examines his tumultuous relationshipsâ€”including his doomed marriage to June Mansfield and his lifelong tenuous bond with his motherâ€”and confirms his standing as a creative genius.Â

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 â€œviolent verbal magic of his books.â€ 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 authorâ€™s personal collection.

Country	USA
Author	Erica Jong
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781480439337
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Open Road Media
Manufacturer	Open Road Media
NumberOfPages	352
PublicationDate	2013-10-08
Publisher	Open Road Media
ReleaseDate	2013-10-08
Studio	Open Road Media

The Devil at Large: Erica Jong on Henry Miller

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