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by Henry Miller

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Genres: Nonfiction, Greece

85 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Henry Valentine Miller was an American novelist, short story writer and essayist. He broke with existing literary forms and developed a new type of semi-autobiographical novel that blended character study, social criticism, philosophical reflection, stream of consciousness, explicit language, sex, surrealist free association, and mysticism. His most characteristic works of this kind are Tropic of Cancer, Black Spring, Tropic of Capricorn, and the trilogy The Rosy Crucifixion, which are based on his experiences in New York City and Paris (all of which were banned in the United States until 1961). He also wrote travel memoirs and literary criticism, and painted watercolors.

Reviews

[Shauny Free Palestine · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, I just want to mention my plans to read everything Miller ever published. It’s not the easiest of tasks as he is a writer who has been neglected as of late. Despite Tropic of Cancer being considered a high point in 20th century American Literature, other great novels under his belt, such as The Colossus of Maroussi, A Devil in Paradise, and Black Spring are hardly mentioned.

When people mention Miller they usually say two things; Wasn’t he the feller who wrote Death of a Salesman? Or isn’t he the pervert who only writes about sex? Both are incorrect.

Full of hope and optimism, his words are nourishment for the soul. Yes, he wrote erotic fiction, but he also wrote works regarding art, history and travel. He has a gift for being honest but for of zeal and passion despite belonging to a world gone wrong. He inspires and motivates, but he’s not the preachy self-help type. His eyes are open, and he sees beauty everywhere.

I want to make it a pastime to preserve and promote the world of Henry Miller. I want to review all of his books, many of which don’t even have a rating on Goodreads. He deserves more recognition, and the world can benefit from his great mind.

On First Impressions of Greece:

This book isn’t to be confused with The Colossus of Maroussi. It focuses on the same trip he took to Greece around 1939, however, he wrote this for a
good friend, a poet and diplomat named George Seferis. It’s made up of scattered thoughts regarding ancient Greek architecture, historical figures, and the impact of Greece facing modernity. He also mentions figures that personally influenced or inspired him, such as Dostoyevsky and Najinsky.

Whilst The Colossus of Maroussi is vital and more complete, think of First impressions of Greece as a pleasant introduction or deleted scenes from that tale. It was published in 1973, two years after the death of Seferis. The book is filled with wonderful prose that is romantic, unpretentious, and full of life.

[Francesca Maccarinelli · Rating 2 out of 5]

"La Grecia è ciò che ognuno sa, anche in absentia, anche da bambino o da idiota o da nascituro. È come ti aspetti che appaia la terra se le viene data una buona possibilità."

"In Grecia le rocce sono eloquenti: gli uomini possono cadere morti, ma le rocce mai".

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Prequel to Colossus of Maroussi

[Léo Moukav · Rating 3 out of 5]

trop d'egotrip mais ça donne envie d'aller en Grèce