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katrinepoetry 's review for:
Delta of Venus
by Anaïs Nin
In this collection of short erotic tales the reader is greeted by Nin's razor sharp language tucked within layers of poetic prose. She feels no remorse at throwing the reader outside of their comfort zone with surprising morbid twists dealing with uncommon fetishises.
Perhaps the most admiral aspect of the collection is the diverse representation of heterosexual and homosexual relationships, in addition to characters who knowingly push the boundaries of gender expectations, making it a work of art still relevant in today's society.
Most shockingly perhaps, was the clear difference in sexuality between woman and man, showcasing the difficulty of being a sexually active woman. In addition to this frustration, Nin also dances around the thin line of consensual sex and rape, demonstrating how quickly one can be turned into the other.
Perhaps the most admiral aspect of the collection is the diverse representation of heterosexual and homosexual relationships, in addition to characters who knowingly push the boundaries of gender expectations, making it a work of art still relevant in today's society.
Most shockingly perhaps, was the clear difference in sexuality between woman and man, showcasing the difficulty of being a sexually active woman. In addition to this frustration, Nin also dances around the thin line of consensual sex and rape, demonstrating how quickly one can be turned into the other.