Under the Roofs of Paris
by Henry Miller
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Author: Henry MillerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-01-18
ISBN: 0802131832
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Grove Press
Book Reviews of Under the Roofs of Paris
Book Review: Turn to any page randomly...
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually tried this trick with several friends: Ask someone to open the book to any page and begin reading aloud. More than likely, they will only read a line or two before blushing. Although they cease reading aloud, they will usually smile and continue reading silently before replying. This trick says a lot about how many people approach this book. People don't want to admit that they like it, but if nothing else, find it interesting. Midget-boinking, statuatory rape, and gang-banging- certainly no one would consider these EROTIC! Depending on how one defines PORNOGRAPHY... actually, no matter HOW you define it, this book fits! Just keep in mind, this book is a collection of stories. Miller is famous (or infamous) for fabricating. (Read Brassai- "The Paris Years")
My point? Don't make too much out of the 'dirty' aspect of this book. There is some really good writing worth finding- if you can stomach page after page of 'porn'.
Summary of Under the Roofs of Paris
In 1941, Henry Miller, the author of Tropic of Cancer, was commissioned by a Los Angeles bookseller to write an erotic novel for a dollar a page. Under the Roofs of Paris (originally published as Opus Pistorum) is that book. Here one finds Miller?s characteristic candor, wit, self-mockery, and celebration of the good life. From Marcelle to Tania, to Alexandra, to Anna, and from the Left Bank to Pigalle, Miller sweeps us up in his odyssey in search of the perfect job, the perfect woman, and the perfect experience.
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