Today she is regarded as one of the leading female writers of the 20th century and a source of inspiration for women challenging conventionally defined gender roles. I, 1966)Īnaïs Nin was largely ignored until the 1960s. Some of the major themes are as follows: Sexual desire and exploration: Delta of Venus stories examine many forms of sexual desire, including heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual interactions. I am a woman first of all.' (from The Diary of Anaïs Nin, vol. Anais Nin’s Delta of Venus delves into a number of themes concerning desire, sexuality, and power dynamics. 'It's all right for a woman to be, above all, human. Spanning the years from 1931 to 1974, they give an account of one woman's voyage of self-discovery. French-born novelist, passionate eroticist and short story writer, who gained international fame with her journals. Today she is regarded as one of the leading female writers of the 20th century and a source of inspiration for women challenging conventionally defined gender roles. By Anais Nin - Delta of Venus by Nin, Anais ( Author ) ON Mar-30-2000, Paperback Paperback 2 offers from 25.91 Limited-Time Offer 3 Months FREE of Audible Premium Plus.

I, 1966) Anaïs Nin was largely ignored until the 1960s. I am a woman first of all.' (from The Diary of Anaïs Nin, vol.

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