Memoir 01: Henry Miller's Big Sur Invocation

The extract has taken from Miller's Big Sur and the Oranges of Heironymus Bosch.

In “Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch,” Henry Miller delves into his fifteen-year stay in the picturesque Big Sur region of California. Big Sur serves as a vivid portrayal of a place renowned for its striking colors and the extraordinary individuals who inhabited it. Miller encounters writers, mystics, and seekers of truth through meditation, as well as those who sought sex-cults or celebrity. He also meets sophisticated children and adults who retain their innocence. Geniuses, eccentricities, and the unclassifiable all find their place in this unique community.

Miller’s writing is characterized by a buoyant and energetic tone that is almost infectious. He possesses a remarkable talent for comedy, but this book also reveals a profound sense of seriousness and his devotion towards art. Miller’s journey is a testament to a free spirit who has transcended the constraints and clichés of modern life to discover his own personal paradise within himself. Here is his own introduction…