Henry Miller

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Definition

Proper noun: - Henry Miller: An American author known for his controversial, semi-autobiographical novels, which were initially banned in several countries for their explicit content and frank exploration of sexuality. His work is noted for its free-form, surreal style and philosophical depth.

Usage
  • As a subject or object: The name refers specifically to the individual author.
    • Henry Miller spent many years living in Paris.
    • Scholars often study the works of Henry Miller.
Advanced Usage
  • Referring to a body of work or literary style: The name can be used metonymically to represent his distinctive approach to writing.
    • The novel's raw, confessional style is very Henry Miller.
    • He writes with a Henry Miller-esque freedom.
Variants and Related Words
  • Milleresque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of Henry Miller's literary style, particularly its autobiographical, uninhibited, and philosophical nature.
    • The author's Milleresque narrative broke many taboos.
Synonyms
  • Author of Tropic of Cancer: A common reference identifying him by his most famous work.
  • The Paris expatriate writer: A descriptive synonym highlighting a key period of his life and work.
Related Phrases
  • "A Henry Miller kind of life": A phrase sometimes used to describe a life lived with bohemian freedom, intense passion, and a rejection of conventional morals.
    • In his youth, he pursued a Henry Miller kind of life, traveling and writing without restraint.
Noun
  1. United States novelist whose novels were originally banned as pornographic (1891-1980)

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