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The Books in My Life [New Directions Paperbook]
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9780811201087
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation
ISBN-10
0811201082
ISBN-13
9780811201087
eBay Product ID (ePID)
840873
Product Key Features
Book Title
Books in My Life
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Literary
Publication Year
1969
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Reprint
Genre
Literary Criticism, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
0.4 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
71-088728
TitleLeading
The
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Some writers attempt to conceal the literary influences which have shaped their thinking--but not Henry Miller. In The Books in My Life he shares the thrills of discovery that many kinds of books have brought to a keenly curious and questioning mind. Some of Miller's favorite writers are the giants whom most of us revere--authors such as Dostoeyvsky, Boccaccio, Walt Whitman, James Joyce, Thomas Mann, Lao-Tse. To them he brings fresh and penetrating insights. But many are lesser-known figures: Krishnamurti, the prophet-sa≥ the French contemporaries Blaise Cendrars and Jean Giono; Richard Jeffries, who wrote The Story of My Heart; the Welshman John Cowper Powys; and scores of others. The Books in My Life contains some fine autobiographical chapters, too. Miller describes his boyhood in Brooklyn, when he devoured the historical stories of G. A. Henty and the romances of Rider Haggard. He tells of the men and women whom he regards as "living books": Lou Jacobs, W. E. B. DuBois, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, and others. He offers his reminiscences of the New York Theatre in the early 1900's--including plays such as Alias Jimmy Valentine and Nellie, the Beautiful Cloak Model. And finally, in Miller's best vein of humor, he provides a satiric chapter on bathroom reading. In an appendix, Miller lists the hundred books that have influenced him most., In this unique work, Henry Miller gives an utterly candid and self-revealing account of the reading he did during his formative years., Some writers attempt to conceal the literary influences which have shaped their thinking--but not Henry Miller. In The Books in My Life he shares the thrills of discovery that many kinds of books have brought to a keenly curious and questioning mind. Some of Miller's favorite writers are the giants whom most of us revere--authors such as Dostoeyvsky, Boccaccio, Walt Whitman, James Joyce, Thomas Mann, Lao-Tse. To them he brings fresh and penetrating insights. But many are lesser-known figures: Krishnamurti, the prophet-sage; the French contemporaries Blaise Cendrars and Jean Giono; Richard Jeffries, who wrote The Story of My Heart ; the Welshman John Cowper Powys; and scores of others. The Books in My Life contains some fine autobiographical chapters, too. Miller describes his boyhood in Brooklyn, when he devoured the historical stories of G. A. Henty and the romances of Rider Haggard. He tells of the men and women whom he regards as "living books" Lou Jacobs, W. E. B. DuBois, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, and others. He offers his reminiscences of the New York Theatre in the early 1900's--including plays such as Alias Jimmy Valentine and Nellie , the Beautiful Cloak Model . And finally, in Miller's best vein of humor, he provides a satiric chapter on bathroom reading. In an appendix, Miller lists the hundred books that have influenced him most.
LC Classification Number
PS3525.I5454
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- g***s (236)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFive star seller. Product as described and it arrived six days earlier than expected. Now one of my favorite sellers.
- y***a (630)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseTOP SELLER!! Super Fast Shipping.Quality item arrived in secure packaging as described by the seller.Excellant value purchase.
- t***i (1048)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was delivered to my letterbox and my postman kindly brought it to my door today. The corners of the book were damaged. It was packed without any padding to protect the book. The Seller has apologised for any inconvenience. The book itself contains some great European bread recipes and I love the art work. With while buying.