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Summary: A Classic of 20th Century American Literature
Review: I first read Tropic of Capricorn nearly 30 years ago as a freshman in college. Tropic of Cancer was "interesting," but "Capricorn" blew my mind and turned me on to a realm of writing and chronicling of personal experience that influenced me more than any other work of literature I have ever read. This book is a comic (and cosmic) masterpiece on many levels. It is also a vicious social commentary of the times and culture (the 1920's in New York City). More than anything, it is a vibrant work of literature, a lusty and no-holds-barred celebration of the human spirit with all its faults and foibles.. Check out Norman Mailer's commentary on Henry Miller and "Capricorn" in the chapter "The Advocate" in his book The Prisoner of Sex. Likewise, check out Erica Jong's "The Devil at Large." Henry Miller is one of the greatest and most misunderstood writers this country has ever produced. Perhaps it's unfortunate he'll never be taught at anything but the college level (if he's taught at all); but then, again, I wouldn't offer Courvoisier to a highschool sophomore. Some tastes require maturity, but Miller's writing is one I'm glad I had a few years under my belt before diving into it.
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Summary: "Not God but life is love."
Review: I had mixed feelings about Tropic of Cancer but with this book finally fell in love with Henry Miller. I can't describe his writing except to say that it's incredible. It amazes me. There's an incredible rolling energy to his words and I found myself again and again wanting to read parts of it aloud, even though I was alone. This book is alive.Don't let his sometime negativity make you turn your back on him. More than he is negative he is positive, 10 times more. He loves life. You could read this book as a literal account (of a man's mistakes, his spite, his laziness and stupidity) but to appreciate it you're better off looking at it as a story told you by a friend you love, a friend who isn't perfect, a friend who exaggerates, a friend who constantly mucks it up, but a friend nonetheless. He's famous for being sexually explicit, banned, etc, but this book isn't about sex, it's about life. It seemed to me the sexual episodes were few and far between, and they weren't the book's strengths. If you're easily offended, or if you demand a book to have a plot (like you're only looking at the end, not the means, you don't even care about the means, or beauty in writing, or wisdom, you just want to turn the page), skip it. Go read your mild drivel. Henry Miller looks at life with both eyes open.
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Summary: more revealing than cancer
Review: i read this book after i had read tropic of cancer. i personally find miller much more enjoyable in his story telling mode which is the first part of the book. his perceptions of life are unique and at times hilarious. these are the parts of this book and of cancer that i enjoyed the most. it is when he enters the world of revelations that he loses me.
this book also gives the reader much more insight to henry miller the writer. the closing portion of this book explains his following of the dada movement. this explains the irrationality and the sexuality of many parts of both books. with all that said, the first 100 pages of this book are remarkable and well worth reading. never will you meet a more interesting and funny group of characters or situations. the latter part of the book returns to this format and we meet miller's friend macgregor. now that is an experience! you can't even try to understand miller until you have read tropic of capricorn. it is worth the trip.
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Summary: more to see than TROPIC OF CANCER,Henry's best!
Review: i've read several books of henry's,but it's the very best coz i'm moved by what he said,so frank so grey so sentimentaland so good. sometimes i jsut forget he wrote it so long time ago,his work is everygreen,so to speak.
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Summary: The Marriage of Prose and Poetry
Review: In my opinion, it is essential that any budding writer read any Henry Miller book they can find. One of my personal favourites is Tropic of Capricorn. The amazing joy that i find in his words constantly dumbfounds me. To me, this book is not so much about a story, but about the genius of this man who so succsessfully marries prose with poetry.
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Summary: Definitely not for everyone!
Review: It's fascinating and a wonderful read but most people won't enjoy the anti-America commentary and many women find the graphic sexual content offensive. It is also not a masterpiece as far as a plot. For the most part it doesn't really have one. I, myself, throughly enjoyed reading it for about 3/4 of the book but after awhile I began to lose interest in the character.
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Summary: Pre-Cancer Masterpiece!
Review: looking back during the period of time when Miller wrote this may have invoked more of a edgier feel for thebook. analageous to hearing lenny bruce today, miller doesnt shock or hold the attention for me these days. more of a description of life in brooklyn and manhattan and a distance from some of the sexual stuff would have this book a better read.
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Summary: has not held up into the 21st century
Review: looking back during the period of time when Miller wrote this may have invoked more of a edgier feel for thebook. analageous to hearing lenny bruce today, miller doesnt shock or hold the attention for me these days. more of a description of life in brooklyn and manhattan and a distance from some of the sexual stuff would have this book a better read.
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Summary: Volcanic.
Review: Step into the fire, and be cleansed.
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Summary: Henry Miller--too bad he'll never get taught in high school
Review: This book was fabulous. More bitter and disillusioned than Tropic of Cancer (you can figure that much out by page 5) this book is as good as the first one, if not more so. It's interesting how he'll talk about some kind of sexual episode and then he's off on a personal reflection of, say, his sickly father finding religion and becoming dependent on it. I agree with Miller himself--you don't want to reach the end of Tropic of Capricorn too fast.
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