The Diary of Anais Nin, Vol. 1: 1931-1934

The first volume of Anaïs Nin’s celebrated nine-volume diary series, The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Vol. 1: 1931–1934 captures a pivotal period in the life of one of the twentieth century’s most fascinating writers and artists.

Written in Nin’s own intimate and revealing voice, these diaries follow her life in Paris as she prepares to publish her first book, explores her artistic and intellectual ambitions, and navigates the complicated relationships that shape her world. The volume concludes with her departure from Paris for New York, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another