107: Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
In this episode, David and Nathan delve into Henry Miller’s controversial and groundbreaking novel Tropic of Cancer.
Published in 1934, this semi-autobiographical work was banned in the US and the UK upon its release due to its explicit content. Despite—and perhaps in part because of—its ban, Tropic of Cancer has endured as a provocative and essential piece of literature.
Discussed on this episode
Historical context (with a lot of help from George Orwell’s 1940 essay Inside the Whale, which contextualizes the novel superbly)
Mysticism
Narcissism
Surrealism
C*cks and c*nts
General vulgarity
Authenticity
This episode serves as a comprehensive exploration of Tropic of Cancer, addressing both its literary significance and the moral dilemmas it poses, making it a rich conversation for fans and critics of Henry Miller alike.
