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Little Birds

Little Birds

EroticaLiterary Fiction
Pages
144
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the hidden desires and secret lives of various characters in this collection of thirteen erotic tales. From rivals for affection to frustrated spouses and a celebrated courtesan, each story offers a glimpse into the diverse landscape of human sexuality. This book delves into the intimate experiences of individuals pushing societal boundaries.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

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Morally Grey

Genres

Erotica Literary Fiction Short Stories

About the author

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Anaïs Nin

Anaïs Nin is known internationally for her diary, eleven volumes of which have been published. The 35,000 handwritten pages of her journals are currently located in the UCLA library. She was born in Paris to Cuban parents, and spent her early years in Cuba and Spain. Her young adulthood was spent in Paris and she and her husband, Hugo Guiler, moved to the United States in 1939 to avoid World War II. After meeting Rupert Pole in 1947 she engaged in a "bicoastal trapeze" living with him in Lo...

Characters

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All characters in Little Birds

Frequently asked questions

  • How does Little Birds relate to Anaïs Nin's other erotic works?

    Little Birds is part of a collection of erotic stories written by Anaïs Nin, alongside Delta of Venus, that were commissioned by a private collector in the 1940s. These works were initially published posthumously and offer a distinct perspective on her exploration of sexuality compared to her more autobiographical diaries.

  • What is the publication history of Little Birds?

    The stories in Little Birds were written by Anaïs Nin in the 1940s but were not published until 1979, after her death. They were part of a larger body of erotic fiction that remained largely unseen by the public for decades.