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The Devil at Large: Erica Jong on Henry Miller

The Devil at Large: Erica Jong on Henry Miller is a critical examination of the works of Henry Miller, with Erica Jong providing her personal and scholarly interpretations. The book delves into the complexities of Miller's prose and the impact of his writing on contemporary literature. more

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Erica Jong
Erica Jong

Erica Jong is a renowned American author, born on March 26, 1942. Her works, focusing on female perspectives and sexual liberation, have gained widespread popularity. Her representative works include 'How to Be a Woman'. more

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“I am against censorship. I prefer the chaos of uncontrollable communication of all sorts to selective banning of certain materials. I do not think human beings can be trusted to be above politics and to promote the common good. One group's common good is another group's evil.”

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“If we ban whatever offends any group in our diverse society, we will soon have no art, no culture, no humor, no satire. Satire is by its nature offensive. So is much art and political discourse. The value of these expressions far outweighs their risk.”

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