The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

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Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century. Since its publication in 1947, it has been read by tens of millions of people all over the world. It remains a beloved and deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human... read more

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Summary

This is a terrific read into the mind of a teenager. Anne Frank's folks went into hiding when she was 13 and that worked for 2 years before her secret annex was discovered by the secret police. This is her diary describing her life in the secret annex.

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Memorable Quotes

“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
“And finally I twist my heart round again, so that the bad is on the outside and the good is on the inside, and keep on trying to find a way of becoming what I would so like to be, and could be, if there weren't any other people living in the world.”
“Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!”

Setting & Important Places

The Secret Annex, Holland

Organizations

Nazis: Hitler's army who took Jews hostage and killed them

First Sentence

I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support.

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Authors & Contributors

Anne Frank (Author)

Other Contributors:

B. M. Mooyaart (Translator)
Susan Massotty (Translator)
Mirjam Pressler (Editor)
Otto Frank (Editor)
Helmut Salden (Cover Artist)

First Edition

Original Language: Dutch
Publisher: Otto H. Frank Doubleday & Company Inc.
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Publication Date: 1967
ISBN: 0-671-61760-5
Page Count: 241