Henry Valentine Miller

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Definition

Proper noun: * Henry Valentine Miller: An American author known for his autobiographical novels, which were controversial and initially banned in some countries for their explicit content and exploration of themes like sexuality, personal freedom, and social critique. He lived from 1891 to 1980.

Usage
  • Henry Valentine Miller is used to refer to the person, the author, and his body of work.
    • The writings of Henry Valentine Miller challenged the literary conventions of his time.
    • A biography of Henry Valentine Miller details his years in Paris.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often shortened to Henry Miller in common reference.
    • I am reading a novel by Henry Miller.
  • It can be used attributively to describe works or characteristics associated with him.
    • The book explores the Henry Valentine Miller archives at UCLA.
    • His Henry Miller-esque prose was both praised and condemned.
Variants and Related Words
  • Miller, Henry Miller: The common shortened form of the name.
  • Milleresque (adj.): Resembling or characteristic of the style or themes of Henry Miller's writing.
Synonyms
  • Author, novelist, writer.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • While not a direct idiom, the name Henry Miller is sometimes invoked in discussions about literary censorship, the obscenity trial, or autofiction.
    • The publisher faced a Henry Miller-style obscenity charge.
Noun
  1. United States novelist whose novels were originally banned as pornographic (1891-1980)

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