Henry Miller

Autobiographer

Birthday December 26, 1891

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Jun 7, 1980 (88)

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About

American author whose semi-autobiographical style broke new literary ground. His best-known works include Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, and The Rosy Crucifixion Trilogy.

Before Fame

He attended the City College of New York for only one semester. During his younger years, he also joined the Socialist Party of America.

Trivia

His 1936 novel, Black Spring, was lauded by author George Orwell.

Family Life

He was married five times between 1917 and 1967 and fathered three children. His second wife, June Miller, was a colorful character who inspired The Rosy Crucifixion trilogy as well as characters in Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

Associated With

Like Joan Miro, Miller appreciated and experimented with literary surrealism.