In Favor of the Sensitive Man

Essays, lectures, and interviews-on everything from gender relations to Ingmar Bergman to adventure travel-from the renowned diarist. In this collection, the author known for "e;one of the most remarkable diaries in the history of letters"e; shares her unique perceptions of people, places, and the arts (Los Angeles Times). In the opening group of essays, "e;Women and Men,"e; Anais Nin provides the kind of sensitive insights into the feminine psyche and relations between the sexes that are a hallmark of her work. In "e;Writing, Music, and Films,"e; she speaks as an artist and critic in book and film reviews, an essay on the composer Edgard Varese, a lecture on Ingmar Bergman, and the story of her printing press. In the final section, "e;Enchanted Places,"e; Nin records her travels to such destinations as Fez and Agadir in Morocco, Bali, the New Hebrides, and New Caledonia and she concludes with a charming vignette titled "e;My Turkish Grandmother."e;