Under a Glass Bell (Paperback)

from varielle

I've always loved Anais Nin's writing. Although one may not understand what she's going on about it's assuredly sensual in every turn of phrase. Every dew drop, every sigh laden with meaning, the smell of a river, and the longing for a lover's embrace is so atmospheric you desire to live more ful...

from ReneePaule

There are some lovely short stories in this book, with some important messages for Humanity. I particularly enjoyed reading 'Houseboat', 'Ragtime' and 'Hejda'.Whereas Anais Nin is a lovely descriptive writer - overly so for my taste - I do sometimes struggle with metaphors such as "The bushes wer...

from raizel

A collection of short stories written and originally between 1938 and 1944. Very poetic and hence not something I'm good at appreciating. The story with the most dialogue and action, "The Mouse," ends with a character near death, but clearly who this woman is and how she is perceived and treated ...

from varielle

I've always loved Anais Nin's writing. Although one may not understand what she's going on about it's assuredly sensual in every turn of phrase. Every dew drop, every sigh laden with meaning, the smell of a river, and the longing for a lover's embrace is so atmospheric you desire to live more ful...

from ReneePaule

There are some lovely short stories in this book, with some important messages for Humanity. I particularly enjoyed reading 'Houseboat', 'Ragtime' and 'Hejda'.Whereas Anais Nin is a lovely descriptive writer - overly so for my taste - I do sometimes struggle with metaphors such as "The bushes wer...