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Anaïs Nin
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Portrait of Anaïs Nin in the 1970s
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Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell
February 21, 1903 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
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| Died | January 14, 1977 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Nationality | Cuban American |
| Occupation | Author |
| Organization | International College, Los Angeles |
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Joaquín Nin
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| Relatives | Joaquín Nin-Culmell (brother) |
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Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell (February 21, 1903 – January 14, 1977) was a French-Cuban American writer. She is best known by her professional name, Anaïs Nin.
Anaïs Nin was born in France. Her parents were from Cuba. Her father, Joaquín Nin, was a composer. Her mother, Rosa Culmell, was a trained singer. Anaïs spent her early years in Spain and Cuba. Later, she moved to the United States. There, she became a well-known author.
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Anaïs Nin's Writings
Anaïs Nin started writing journals when she was eleven years old. She continued writing them for sixty years. She kept writing in her journals until she passed away. Besides her journals, Nin also wrote many novels. She wrote critical studies, essays, and short stories.
Other Work and Films
Anaïs Nin worked at a bookstore in New York City. It was called Lawrence R. Maxwell Books. She also appeared in several films. These included Ritual in Transfigured Time (1946) by Maya Deren. She was also in Bells of Atlantis (1952). This film was directed by her husband, Hugh Guiler, who used the name "Ian Hugo." It featured electronic music by Louis and Bebe Barron. Later in her life, Nin taught as a tutor. She worked at the International College in Los Angeles.
Later Life and Passing
Anaïs Nin spent her later years in Los Angeles, California. She died from cancer on January 14, 1977. She passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Her body was cremated. Her ashes were scattered over Santa Monica Bay in a place called Mermaid Cove.
Her Legacy and Awards
In the 1960s, the feminist movement grew. This led to new interest in Anaïs Nin's writings. Her work became very popular. She was often invited to speak at universities. However, Nin preferred to stay out of the political side of the movement.
Before she passed away, Nin received special honors. In 1973, she got an honorary doctorate. This was from the Philadelphia College of Art. In 1974, she was chosen to join the United States National Institute of Arts and Letters. In 1976, she received a Los Angeles Times Woman of the Year award.
See also
In Spanish: Anaïs Nin para niños
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