The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller, Will Self, Ian S. MacNiven Henry Millers landmark travel book, now reissued in a new edition, is ready to be stuffed into any vagabonds backpack. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Like the ancient colossus that stood over the harbor of Rhodes, Henry Millers The Colossus of Maroussi stands as a seminal classic in travel literature. It has preceded the footsteps of prominent travel writers such as Pico Iyer and Rolf Potts. The book Miller would later cite as his favorite began with a young womans seductive description of Greece. Miller headed out with his friend Lawrence Durrell to explore the Grecian countryside: a flock of sheep nearly tramples the two as they lie naked on a beach; the Greek poet Katsmbalis, the "colossus" of Millers book, stirs every rooster within earshot of the Acropolis with his own loud crowing; cold hard-boiled eggs are warmed in a villages single stove, and they stay in hotels that "have seen better days, but which have an aroma of the past." Author Biography Henry Miller (1891-1980) was one of the most controversial American novelists during his lifetime. His book, The Tropic of Cancer, was banned in the some U.S. states before being overruled by the Supreme Court. New Directions publishes several of his books. Will Self (b. 1961) is an English novelist and journalist. His Independent column of offbeat walking tours, "Psychogeography," has been collected into an eponymously titled book. Ian S. MacNiven (b. 1938) edited The Durrell-Miller Letters: 1935-1980. Review "One of the five greatest travel books of all time. (Pico Iyer) Miller captures the spirit and warmth of the resilient Greek people in his story of a wartime journey from Athens to Crete. (National Geographic) Millers Colossus of Maroussi, a paean to Greece drawn out of a nine-month visit...is the gestation time for a human and, in Millers case, for the imaginative re-creation of a country, a culture and his own fierce energies. (Richard Eder, The New York Times)" Review Text One of the five greatest travel books of all time. (Pico Iyer) Miller captures the spirit and warmth of the resilient Greek people in his story of a wartime journey from Athens to Crete. (National Geographic) Millers Colossus of Maroussi, a paean to Greece drawn out of a nine-month visit...is the gestation time for a human and, in Millers case, for the imaginative re-creation of a country, a culture and his own fierce energies. (Richard Eder, The New York Times) Review Quote "One of the five greatest travel books of all time. (Pico Iyer)Miller captures the spirit and warmth of the resilient Greek people in his story of a wartime journey from Athens to Crete. (National Geographic)Millers Colossus of Maroussi, a paean to Greece drawn out of a nine-month visit...is the gestation time for a human and, in Millers case, for the imaginative re-creation of a country, a culture and his own fierce energies. (Richard Eder, The New York Times)" Details ISBN0811218570 Author Ian S. MacNiven Publisher New Directions Publishing Corporation Language English ISBN-10 0811218570 ISBN-13 9780811218573 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 240 Short Title COLOSSUS OF MAROUSSI 2/E Edition 2nd Residence US Birth 1891 Death 1980 Series New Directions Paperbook UK Release Date 2010-09-14 Imprint New Directions Publishing Corporation Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-09-14 NZ Release Date 2010-09-14 US Release Date 2010-09-14 Edition Description Second Edition Publication Date 2010-09-14 Replaces 9780811201094 DEWEY 914.950474 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98216047;

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