The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Volume 3, 1939-1944 [censored first ed. 1966]

Nin's years of struggle and final triumph as an author in America. "Transcending mere self-revelation... the diary examines human personality with a depth and understanding seldom surpassed since Proust...dream and fact are balanced and...in their joining lie the elements of masterpiece" (Washington Post). Edited and with a Preface by Gunther Stuhlmann; Index. Nin Continues Her Debate On The Use Of Drugs Versus The Artist's Imagination, Portrays Many Famous People In The Arts, And Recounts Her Visits To Sweden, The Brussels World's Fair, Paris, And Venice. [nin] Looks At Life, Love, And Art With A Blend Of Gentility And Acuity That Is Rare In Contemporary Writing (john Barkham Reviews). Edited And With A Preface By Gunther Stuhlmann; Index. V. 1. 1931-1934.--v. 2. 1934-1939.--[3] 1939-1944.--[4] 1944-1947.--[5] 1947-1955.--[6] 1955-1966.--v. 7. 1966-1974. Edited, And With An Introd., By Gunther Stuhlmann. A Duplicate Copy Of This Title Was Part Of The Julio Mario Santo Domingo Collection, But Was Not Retained. Vol. 3 Has Imprint: New York, Harcourt, Brace & World; V. 4-7: New York, Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich. The third volume of “one of the most remarkable diaries in the history of letters” (Los Angeles Times). This candid volume from the renowned diarist covers her years of struggle, and eventual triumph, as an author in America during World War II. “Transcending mere self-revelation... the diary examines human personality with a depth and understanding seldom surpassed since Proust... dream and fact are balanced and... in their joining lie the elements of masterpiece.” —The Washington Post “Just one page of Nin's extraordinary diaries contains more sex, melodrama, fantasies, confessions, and observations than most novels, and reflects much about the human psyche we strive to repress.” —Booklist Edited and with a preface by Gunther Stuhlmann The author reveals the experiences and associations of her extraordinary life and literary career in her personal journal v. 1. 1931-1934 v. 2. 1934-1939 v. 3. 1939-1944 v. 4. 1944-1947 v. 5. 1947-1955 v. 6. 1955-1966 v. 7. 1966-1974.