Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas series?"

"There are four books in the Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1948 and 1974."

Q: "What is the first book in the Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas series?"

"The first book in the Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas series is The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder, published in 1948."

Q: "What are Henry Miller's short stories about?"

"Henry Miller's shorter works include The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder, a fable about a clown, and A Devil in Paradise, a novella about a parasitic houseguest."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder	1948	Henry Miller	Buy
2	Nights of Love and Laughter	1955	Henry Miller	Buy
3	A Devil in Paradise	1956	Henry Miller	Buy
4	Insomnia, or the Devil at Large	1974	Henry Miller	Buy

Henry Miller’s shorter fiction includes four titles published between 1948 and 1974. The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder is a departure from his usual autobiographical style, telling the story of a clown searching for meaning. A Devil in Paradise recounts a real-life encounter with an unwanted guest who overstayed his welcome.

These shorter works show a different side of Miller than the sprawling, explicit autobiographies he’s best known for.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are four books in the Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1948 and 1974.

What is the first book in the Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Henry Miller Short Stories/Novellas series is The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder, published in 1948.

What are Henry Miller's short stories about?

Henry Miller’s shorter works include The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder, a fable about a clown, and A Devil in Paradise, a novella about a parasitic houseguest.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order