b 1952 First  U S Edition

Quote

"Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart."

Notes

"The Diary of Anne Frank" is a poignant and compelling autobiographical account written by Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, during World War II. The diary captures Anne's experiences as she and her family, along with another Jewish family, hide in concealed quarters in Amsterdam to escape Nazi persecution. Anne vividly chronicles her daily life, fears, hopes, and reflections on human nature. Her writing not only provides a unique perspective on the Holocaust but also serves as a timeless testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Tragically, Anne's life was cut short, and she perished in a concentration camp, but her diary survived and has since become an enduring symbol of the atrocities of war and the enduring power of literature to bear witness to history.

Description

First U. S Edition

black cloth with silver lettering

original dust jacket with picture of Anne on front