David zwirner is pleased to present stand still like the hummingbird, an exhibition curated by bellatrix hubert in the gallerys. He was known for breaking with existing literary forms and developing a new sort of novel that is a mixture of novel, autobiography, social criticism, philosophical reflection, surrealist free association, and mysticism, one that is distinctly always about and expressive of the reallife henry. Henry miller, born henry valentine miller on the day after christmas in 1891, was an american writer. Stand still like the hummingbird new directions publishing. Thoreau in stand still like the hummingbird, rimbaud in time of the assassins, balzac in the wirdom of the heart, and d. Stand still like the hummingbird provides a right and perfect metaphor for this outstanding collection, one of henry s miller s most luminous statements of his personal philosophy of life. Stand still like the hummingbird by henry miller goodreads. December 26, 1891 new york city, new york, united states died. Stand still like the hummingbird quotes by henry miller goodreads. Stand still like the hummingbird new directions paperbook by miller, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading stand still like the hummingbird new directions paperbook. The making of a counter culture icon download ebook pdf. Miller s subject matter may differ from water colors and first love to european. Lawrence in the never completed and posthumously published world of hence, which also contains shorter pieces on joyce and proust, the early paris years role models turned harbingers of the wests decline.
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