Plexus by Henry Miller (1953)

The novel follows the protagonist's journey from his childhood to adulthood, exploring themes of identity, morality, and spirituality. It is a semi-autobiographical account of Miller's own life experiences, with elements of fiction woven throughout. The narrative spans multiple continents and cultures, reflecting the protagonist's restless and searching nature.

By Henry Miller · First published 1953 · Genre: Autobiographical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Erotic Fiction · 17 chapters · 268,276 words

First lines

In her tight-fitting Persian dress, with turban to match, she looked ravishing, Spring had come and she had donned a pair of long gloves and a beautiful taupe fur slung carelessly about her full, columnar neck. We had chosen Brooklyn Heights in which to search for an apartment, thinking to get as far away as possible from everyone we knew, particularly from Kronski and Arthur Raymond. Ulric was the only one to whom we intended giving our new address. It was to be a genuine "vita nuova" for us, free of intrusions from the outside world.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Henry Miller
• Date: 1953 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Autobiographical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Erotic Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Modernist Fiction
• Length: 268,276 words
• Structure: 17 chapters, 4,367 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Autobiographical Fiction — The book is a fictionalized account of the author's own life experiences, blending real events with imaginative storytelling.
• Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, complex themes, and a unique writing style, emphasizing the artistic quality of the prose.
• Erotic Fiction — The book contains explicit content and explores themes of sexuality and desire, which are central to the narrative.
• Philosophical Fiction — The text delves into existential questions and philosophical musings, reflecting on the nature of life and human experience.

Tags

Autobiographical · Experimental · Stream-of-consciousness · Psychedelic · Surrealist · Erotic · Philosophical · Existentialist · Absurdist · Nihilistic · Anti-narrative · Free-form

Contents

• CHAPTER 1
• CHAPTER 2
• CHAPTER 3
• CHAPTER 4
• CHAPTER 5
• CHAPTER 6
• CHAPTER 7
• CHAPTER 8
• CHAPTER 9
• CHAPTER 10
• CHAPTER 11
• CHAPTER 12
• CHAPTER 13
• CHAPTER 14
• CHAPTER 15
• CHAPTER 16
• CHAPTER 17

More by Henry Miller

• Tropic of Capricorn (1939)
• Sexus (1949)
• Nexus (1959)
• Plexus: La crucifixión rosada 2 (1949)
• Sexus: La crucifixión rosada 1 (1929)
• Nexus: La crucifixión rosada 3 (1986)
• All works by Henry Miller