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The powerful true account of a young girl's life in hiding during the Holocaust.
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This single-volume Definitive Edition contains the complete, unabridged diary of Anne Frank.
Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager, documents her life in hiding from July 1942 to August 1944 in Amsterdam. Her entries capture the daily routines, interpersonal tensions, her burgeoning self-awareness, and her dreams. The diary ends abruptly with the betrayal and arrest of the hidden group; a historical afterword details the fates of the annex residents.

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The Diary of a Young Girl is the deeply personal and timeless account of Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager forced into hiding with her family in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Written between 1942 and 1944, this diary captures her daily struggles, her dreams of becoming a writer, and the universal experiences of adolescence amid unimaginable fear. The Penguin Classics Definitive Edition restores previously omitted passages, offering a more complete portrait of Anne’s life, including her reflections on sexuality, family tensions, and first love.

This essential Holocaust memoir has moved tens of millions of readers since its publication in 1947. An enduring masterpiece of 20th-century literature, it belongs in every collection of historical non-fiction, war narratives, and literary journals. Whether you are studying World War II history, exploring European conflicts, or seeking a poignant coming-of-age story, Anne Frank’s diary remains a vital and unforgettable read.

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