The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller
An impressionist travelogue by Henry Miller, written in 1939. As an impoverished writer in need of rejuvenation, Miller travelled to Greece at the invitation of his friend, the writer Lawrence Durrell. The text is inspired by the events that occurred.
The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller
Format: 19th trade paperback printing
Condition: Very good plus, light edge wear and corner bumps, light nicks at spine ends, price sticker at rear cover.
Product dimensions: n/a
Publishing Info: New Directions, New York
Language: English
ISBN - 13: 9780811201094
The Colossus of Maroussi is an impressionist travelogue by Henry Miller, written in 1939 and first published in 1941 by Colt Press of San Francisco.As an impoverished writer in need of rejuvenation, Miller travelled to Greece at the invitation of his friend, the writer Lawrence Durrell. The text is inspired by the events that occurred. The text is ostensibly a portrait of the Greek writer George Katsimbalis, although some critics have opined that is more of a self-portrait of Miller himself.
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