pbsthisdayinhistory: June 12, 1929: Anne Frank Born 83 years ago today, Anne Frank was born. In her acclaimed 2009 publication about Anne Frank, author Francine Prose argues that Anne Frank was not an “accidental author” but rather an extraordinary writer who crafted a deliberate work of art when she wrote and revised her diary. Read Prose’s thoughts on Anne Frank’s literary legacy.

pbsthisdayinhistory:

June 12, 1929: Anne Frank Born

83 years ago today, Anne Frank was born.

In her acclaimed 2009 publication about Anne Frank, author Francine Prose argues that Anne Frank was not an “accidental author” but rather an extraordinary writer who crafted a deliberate work of art when she wrote and revised her diary.

Read Prose’s thoughts on Anne Frank’s literary legacy.