Under a glass bell,: And other stories;

Under a Glass Bell was self-published by Anaïs Nin in 1944, using a manual press. This collection of thirteen short stories, beautifully crafted in a style influenced by French surrealism, but uniquely Ninâ€s, brought her national attention when Edmund Wilson of The New Yorker reviewed it. Considered one of Ninâ€s most successful works of fiction, the tales attain psychological realism through illusory symbolism.Among the titles are “Houseboat,†“The Mouse,†“Ragtime,†“The Labyrinth,†and “Birth.â€Under a Glass Bell is a celebration of the passionate language of Anaïs Nin.