Fire, Anais Nin
Fire, Anais Nin
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Fire
From “A Journal of Love”: The Unexpurgated Diary of Anais Nin, 1934–1937

Author: Anais Nin

Narrator: Hillary Huber

Unabridged: 18 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/22/2019


Synopsis

The renowned diarist continues the story begun in Henry and June and Incest.

Drawing from the author's original, uncensored journals, Fire follows Anaïs Nin's journey as she attempts to liberate herself sexually, artistically, and emotionally. While referring to her relationships with psychoanalyst Otto Rank and author Henry Miller, as well as a new lover, the Peruvian Gonzalo Moré, she also reveals that her most passionate and enduring affair is with writing itself.

Contains mature themes.

About Anais Nin

Anais Nin (1903-1977) was born in Paris and aspired at an early age to be a writer. An influential artist and thinker, she was the author of several novels, short stories, critical studies, a collection of essays, two volumes of erotica, and nine published volumes of her diary.


Reviews

I have a love-hate relationship with Anaïs Nin, I find her an exquisite writer but her narcissism at times makes her unbearable to read. Her books are addictive though - I'm fascinated with the life she lead and the circle of friends she kept. A part of me is envious of the life she had (except for......more

Goodreads review by ink

“Slipping like an eel through barriers. But I give life. I can rarely wield death. Yet I have the power to destroy. Life. Fire. Being myself on fire, I set others on fire. Never death. Fire and life. Le jeu.” these last lines perfectly sum up this journal. anais is a symbol for fiery passion and sensit......more