Anais Nin:a Biography

by Deirdre Bair

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About This Book In this definitive and exhaustively researched work, Deirdre Bair provides a masterful exploration of the life and legend of Anaïs Nin. Bair navigates the complex web of Nin's reality versus her self-created mythology, drawing from extensive interviews and access to the author's private papers. This biography captures the essence of a literary icon whose influence on modern literature and feminist discourse remains unparalleled. Bair, acclaimed for her award-winning biography of Simone de Beauvoir, brings her signature analytical depth to this project. She strips away the layers of mystique that Nin carefully curated, offering readers a candid, balanced, and deeply engaging portrait of a woman who lived with fierce, artistic intent. This is essential reading for any serious collector of 20th-century literary biography. Book Details Title:Anaïs Nin: A Biography Author:Deirdre Bair ISBN:9780399139888 Publisher:G.P. Putnam's Sons Year:1995 Format:Hardcover Language:English Subject:Literary Biography Condition This item is in Very Good condition. The cover shows minimal shelf wear consistent with careful handling. The binding remains tight, and the internal pages are clean and free of markings or foxing. A high-quality addition to any library.

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Year: 1995
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780399139888
• Condition: Very Good

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