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Tropic of Cancer

Henry Miller

A daring and controversial work, "Tropic of Cancer" is a masterpiece of 20th-century literature. Banned in the United States upon its first publication in 1934, this provocative book has been praised for its bold exploration of sexuality and its role in shaping modern literature. Its enduring importance is recognized by the Modern Library, which includes it in their list of the 100 best novels ever written.
Publish Date
1994-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
1994-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1934
Goodreads Rating
3.67
ISBN
9780141399133
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Recommendations
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Recommendations
2018-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
I was inspired by the novels of Henry Miller, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn—I always thought they were not only sensual but hilarious in terms of the braggadocio of Henry Miller—that he would go into great detail about his adventures in the sensual realm.      source