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Author: James M. Decker

“Henry Miller and Narrative Form: Constructing the Self, Rejecting Modernity” is a scholarly exploration of the works and narrative techniques of American writer Henry Miller. This book delves into how Miller’s narrative style reflects his philosophical stance on the self, identity, and his rejection of modernity. It analyzes the way Miller constructs the concept of the self in his novels, positioning it against the backdrop of an increasingly industrialized and alienating modern world.

 Henry Millerand Narrative Form Constructing the Self Rejecting Modernity 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Nature of Modernity in Miller’s Time

• The Modernist Movement and Its Contradictions
• Miller’s Critique of Industrialization and Urbanization
• Alienation and Disillusionment in Early 20th Century Literature

Chapter 2: Constructing the Self in Henry Miller’s Fiction

• Autobiographical Elements in Miller’s Works
• Narrative Strategies: First-Person Narration and Stream of Consciousness
• The Role of Memory and Reflection in Building Identity
• Sexuality and the Body as Forms of Self-Construction

Chapter 3: Miller’s Rejection of Traditional Narrative Forms

• Non-linear Narrative: Disrupting Time and Structure
• The Role of Chaos and Disorder in His Writing
• Embracing the Fragmented Self and the Absurdity of Life

Chapter 4: Modernity and the Dissonance of the Self

• Themes of Alienation and the Breakdown of Identity
• Miller’s Critique of Contemporary Society and Its Values
• The Disconnect Between the Individual and Modern Life

Chapter 5: Miller’s Search for Authenticity

• Miller’s Rejection of Social Conventions and Morality
• The Role of Art and Literature as a Means of Personal Expression
• Exploration of the Primitive, the Natural, and the Unconventional

Chapter 6: Miller’s Narrative Techniques and Their Impact

• The Stream of Consciousness and Its Role in Self-Construction
• Language as Liberation: Breaking Free from Societal Constraints
• Blurring the Line Between Fiction and Reality

Chapter 7: The Influence of Eastern Thought and Philosophy

• Miller’s Interest in Zen Buddhism and Eastern Mysticism
• Incorporating Eastern Philosophical Concepts into Western Narrative
• The Search for Inner Peace and the Transcendence of Modern Life

Chapter 8: The Intersection of Miller’s Personal Life and Fiction

• The Role of Miller’s Biography in Shaping His Narrative Voice
• How Miller’s Experiences in Paris, Greece, and New York Inform His Writing
• The Intertwining of Self-Identity and Literary Creation

Chapter 9: Miller’s Legacy: Narrative, Modernity, and the Self

• Miller’s Impact on Subsequent Generations of Writers
• The Continuing Relevance of His Rejection of Modernity
• Analyzing Miller’s Influence on Postmodern Literature

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