Non-'Erotic' Anais Nin Books?

Question

I'm very curious to read some of Nin's work and understand she was also famous for her erotica, which I'm not interested in reading - my question is, which (if any), of her fiction works, don't contain 'erotica'? Would her diaries be considered partially erotica as well?

Thanks so much for reading!!

Answer 1

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In her journals, she talks about how she first got into reading erotic literature of course because the journals are about her life. However, she also writes about incest with her father, experiments with bisexuality, and sexual relationships and experiences with women. So it might get graphic or whatever but it's not "straight" erotica.

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Asker's Comment:

Thanks very much for the detailed answer! Her life and work sounds fascinating and though I wouldn't consider myself a prude I'd just like to avoid erotica when possible.

Anyway, I'll be looking for her journals at my library. :-)

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure all of her writing has erotica in them, particularly her diaries. But I could be wrong.