The Devil at Large: Erica Jong on Henry Miller

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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 MillerHenry 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 cel.;Cover; Title Page; Dedication; Epigraph; Contents; Introduction: Why Henry Miller?; 1. Born Hungry: Henry and Me; 2. Henry Hero; 3. Just a Brooklyn Boy; 4. Crazy Cock in the Land of Fuck; 5. The Last Man on Earth; 6. Heart Filled with Light: Big Sur, Earthly Paradise, and After; 7. Must We Burn Henry Miller? Miller and the Feminist Critique; 8. Sexomania/Sexophobia, or, Sex-Libris; 9. Why Must We Read Miller? Miller as Sage; 10. An Imaginary Dialogue; Afterword; Letters; End Note; Notes; Annotated Bibliography; Background Reading; Acknowledgments; A Biography of Erica Jong; Copyright.