Sexus
Sexus by Henry Miller, published by Penguin Books on August 6, 2015, is the first volume of the provocative trilogy The Rosy Crucifixion. This edition, comprising 512 pages, presents a fictionalized autobiography that chronicles Miller’s transition from life in America to a bohemian existence in 1930s Paris. The narrative reflects on his early sexual experiences in Brooklyn and his deepening obsession with a dance hall hostess, marking a significant period of liberation in his life.
Readers will find a candid exploration of themes related to city life, sexuality, and personal transformation. Sexus delves into Miller’s formative years and the relationships that shaped his identity, offering insights into the complexities of desire and obsession. As the first part of a trilogy, this volume sets the stage for the unfolding narrative of Miller’s life and artistic journey, inviting readers to engage with the raw and unfiltered aspects of his experiences.
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Sexus is the first volume of the scandalous trilogy The Rosy Crucifixion, Henry Miller’s major life work
Henry Miller called the end of his life in America and the start of a new, bohemian existence in 1930s Paris his ‘rosy crucifixion’. His searing fictionalized autobiography of this time of liberation was banned for nearly twenty years. Sexus, the first volume in The Rosy Crucifixion trilogy, looks back to his early sexual escapades in Brooklyn, and his growing infatuation with the playful, teasing dance hall hostess who will become the great obsession of his life.
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