- Paperback: 180 pages
- Publisher: Mariner Books (Mar 4 1976)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0156444453
- ISBN-13: 978-0156444453
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #527,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Here, in more than twenty essays, Nin shares her unique perceptions of people, places, and the arts. Includes several lectures and two interviews.
About the Author
Anaïs Nin (born Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell) (February 21, 1903 - January 14, 1977) was a Cuban-French author who became famous for her published journals, which span more than 60 years, beginning when she was 11 years old and ending shortly before her death. Nin is also famous for her erotica.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent way to introduce yourself to Anais Nin,
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This review is from: In Favor of the Sensitive Man and Other Essays (Paperback)
I was lucky in my introduction to Anais Nin; she came to give a talk at our dorm in college, and this book was the recommended reading. I loved her writing in the way I love M.F.K. Fisher's--it's descriptive, sensual and personal. In particular the essay on "Fez" makes you want to book a flight and travel there, anywhere, some place exotic.Ms. Nin was famous for her liaison with Henry Miller, noted author who delved into the erotic. The essays here give insight into Nin's erotic writings, her art and philosophy. If you plan to read the diaries, I can't think of a better way to start than with these essays as a guide.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exquisite discussion of Nin's own feminism from the self,
This review is from: In Favor of the Sensitive Man and Other Essays (Paperback)
The book is divided into essay on 3 topics: Women and Men; Writing, Music and Films; and Enchanted Places. This is a very developed sense of Anais - open, radiant, and sincere as always. There are several distinct themes throughout the collection. One of these themes, and to her, the most important, is that women (and men) must first come to know themselves intimately and erotically before they can successfully contribute to any other person, group, society, or otherwise. "In denying the need of intimacy with ourselves, our extroverted culture destroys the possibility of intimacy with others." Nin openly discusses her knowledge of feminism and the roles women have traditionally held in dealing with themselves. She also voices in several essays, her opposition to women's "listing of griefs against men." She emphasizes the rebuilding of the self through poetry and eroticism. "Eroticism is one of the basic means of self-knowledge, as indispensible as poetry."The book is full of discussion of feminism, eroticism, psychology of the self, our roles in relationships, art, and society. There are 2 fascinating interviews with Nin, several of Nin's essays on other writiers and filmmakers, and her magical recreations of enchanted places. It is a must read for Anais Nin fans. It's short, it's sweet (I couldn't put it down), and intellectually, but most importantly, emotionally fulfilling.
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Exquisite discussion of Nin's own feminism from the self,
By Elise Hudson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In Favor of the Sensitive Man and Other Essays (Paperback)
The book is divided into essay on 3 topics: Women and Men; Writing, Music and Films; and Enchanted Places. This is a very developed sense of Anais - open, radiant, and sincere as always. There are several distinct themes throughout the collection. One of these themes, and to her, the most important, is that women (and men) must first come to know themselves intimately and erotically before they can successfully contribute to any other person, group, society, or otherwise. "In denying the need of intimacy with ourselves, our extroverted culture destroys the possibility of intimacy with others." Nin openly discusses her knowledge of feminism and the roles women have traditionally held in dealing with themselves. She also voices in several essays, her opposition to women's "listing of griefs against men." She emphasizes the rebuilding of the self through poetry and eroticism. "Eroticism is one of the basic means of self-knowledge, as indispensible as poetry."The book is full of discussion of feminism, eroticism, psychology of the self, our roles in relationships, art, and society. There are 2 fascinating interviews with Nin, several of Nin's essays on other writiers and filmmakers, and her magical recreations of enchanted places. It is a must read for Anais Nin fans. It's short, it's sweet (I couldn't put it down), and intellectually, but most importantly, emotionally fulfilling. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Some books sink into our consciouness,
By Carla Fair-Wright "avid reader" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: In Favor of the Sensitive Man and Other Essays (Paperback)
There is no simple way to explain the meaning of human relationships. Anyone who believes that our socialization as human beings can be easily understood should read 'In Favor of the Sensitive Man'.The twenty seven pieces included cover Nin's main interest: feminine sexuality, human relationships, and eroticism. The book is divided into 3 sections: Women and Men, "Writing, Music, and Films", Enchanted Places. A book as intelligent as this about human interaction had to written by a someone with a background in psychology and a keen inner awareness. Anais Nin (1903-1977) was born in France. She began to keep a journal of her life in 1914, when her father, composer Joaquin Nin abandon the family. These journals were published in 1966 and lifted Nin from obscurity into the celebrity. Nin studied psychoanalysis under Otto Rank and practiced as a therapist in New York. At some point, she was even a patient of Carl Jung. As Nin writes, there are books which we read early in life, which sink into our consciouness. I read the famous Nin "dairies" in my teens. I am convinced that Anais' is a brilliant woman and a gifted writer. This book is a confirmation of those beliefs. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Anais Nin deserves more attention!,
By A. Koutsouflakis - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: In Favor of the Sensitive Man and Other Essays (Paperback)
As a graduate of an English Lit program, I was very disappointed to have discovered Anais Nin so late. Her writings, though accessible to the average reader, are significant in terms of the subjects of gender-identity and -role theories, feminism, and other concepts discussed in the realm of academia. Aside from that, this collection of Nin's essays covers a range of topics and reminds readers of the progress women (specifically, but not only) have made over the past several decades. Nin also reminds us that we are not where we should be in terms of equality. Her words are certainly food for thought for anyone interested in what it means to live as an artist or creative soul in a world where ideas are only as successful as their marketability.
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