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Under the Roofs of Paris - Henry Miller
Under the Roofs of Paris
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In 1941, Henry Miller, the author of Tropic of Cancer, was commissioned by a Los Angeles bookseller to write an erotic novel for a dollar a page. Under the Roofs of Paris (originally published as Opus Pistorum) is that book. Here one finds Miller’s characteristic candor, wit, self-mockery, and... show more
In 1941, Henry Miller, the author of Tropic of Cancer, was commissioned by a Los Angeles bookseller to write an erotic novel for a dollar a page. Under the Roofs of Paris (originally published as Opus Pistorum) is that book. Here one finds Miller’s characteristic candor, wit, self-mockery, and celebration of the good life. From Marcelle to Tania, to Alexandra, to Anna, and from the Left Bank to Pigalle, Miller sweeps us up in his odyssey in search of the perfect job, the perfect woman, and the perfect experience.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780802131836 (0802131832)
Publisher: Grove Press
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
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Tami
Tami rated it
This was PWP with a lot of taboo.I waited a long time for any kind of story line. Didn't happen.The constant sex got boring after a while. And repetitive.It was not badly written, but just not great either.I didn't like the incest, rape and other taboo tropes he used.
M Sarki
M Sarki rated it
I read a few pages the other day before heading north to my shack in the woods and will get back to this book as soon as I arrive back home to Louisville next month. I am sure the pages are still smoldering on my end table. Miller offers up porno as high art. I have never before heard mention all ...
Tower of Iron Will
Tower of Iron Will rated it
3.0
While a struggling writer in Paris Miller wrote pornography for a private collector and it was published posthumously. Miller's talent is undeniable, but the content is very graphic. If you don't like that sort of stuff then don't read it and get offended.
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