- Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Mariner Books (Mar 28 1986)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0156272512
- ISBN-13: 978-0156272513
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.9 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 835 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #817,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A bridge between the early life of Nin and the first volume of her Diary. In pages more candid than in the preceding diaries, Nin tells how she exorcised the obsession that threatened her marriage and nearly drove her to suicide. Editor's Note by Rupert Pole; Preface by Joaquin Nin-Culmell; Index; photographs.
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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Prelude to the Storm,
By K. "bookkitten" (CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Early Diary Anais Nin Vol 4 1927-1931: Vol. 4 (1927-1931) (Paperback)
For fans of Anais Nin, this unedited early diary is a must. Written in the years immediately preceding the events revealed in her books HENRY AND JUNE and INCEST, this diary is the connecting link that reveals how a virtuous, loving wife became a wild adventurous. The writing is simply gorgeous; you'll be amazed at how polished and vivid her discriptions of life in Paris of the 1920s were (and yes, this book was printed AS IS from the original journals). Ironically, she describes her initial disgust with Parisian "sensuality," as well as her growing acceptance and eventual delight with the city. She describes her homes, friends, and her interest in Spanish dance. But perhaps most importantly, she describes her marriage to Hugh Guiler, a man she loves but who does not satisfy her physically. Read this book so as to understand how Anais was eventually driven into the arms of Henry Miller.
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Prelude to the Storm,
By K. "bookkitten" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Early Diary Anais Nin Vol 4 1927-1931: Vol. 4 (1927-1931) (Paperback)
For fans of Anais Nin, this unedited early diary is a must. Written in the years immediately preceding the events revealed in her books HENRY AND JUNE and INCEST, this diary is the connecting link that reveals how a virtuous, loving wife became a wild adventurous. The writing is simply gorgeous; you'll be amazed at how polished and vivid her discriptions of life in Paris of the 1920s were (and yes, this book was printed AS IS from the original journals). Ironically, she describes her initial disgust with Parisian "sensuality," as well as her growing acceptance and eventual delight with the city. She describes her homes, friends, and her interest in Spanish dance. But perhaps most importantly, she describes her marriage to Hugh Guiler, a man she loves but who does not satisfy her physically. Read this book so as to understand how Anais was eventually driven into the arms of Henry Miller.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Lionette,
By kelly gallagher - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Linotte:Early Diary Anais Nin 1914-20: Vol. 1 (Linotte) 1914-1920 (Paperback)
Even if you've read other works of Anais, you must read this journal. Beginning at age 11, young Anais introduces you to a sad, young girl who has matured well beyond her years. However, her passion and desire remain the same. She knew at that young age that she was meant to do nothing else but write.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Modest Beginnings,
By Ruth Edlund "dark goddess of replevin" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Linotte:Early Diary Anais Nin 1914-20: Vol. 1 (Linotte) 1914-1920 (Paperback)
This volume of writing offers the careful reader glimpses of Anais Nin before she reinvented herself. Or does it? One can never be sure with Nin.The girl who became Anais Nin, scandalous diarist, was clearly highly articulate, and determined to live a life of Art and Passion, even when her mother was making her do housework as a teenager in their modest rental house in Queens. It provides a gentle introduction to her life and times, and a fascinating contrast to searing works such as _Incest_, taken from diary material written some twenty or so years later. One also gets some interesting views of early-twentieth century New York City. The book, taken in the context of Nin's later work, offers evidence that we become what we most want to be. Dreamer, beware! |
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