The Colossus of Maroussi

Synopsis

Henry miller’s landmark travel book, now reissued in a new edition, is ready to be stuffed into any vagabond’s backpack. Like the ancient colossus that stood over the harbor of rhodes, henry miller’s the colossus of maroussi stands as a seminal classic in travel literature. It has preceded the footsteps of prominent travel writers such as pico iyer and rolf potts. The book miller would later cite as his favorite began with a young woman’s seductive description of greece.