Anne Frank’s diary more relevant than ever, 75 years on


By AGENCY

Anne Frank's 'The Diary Of A Young Girl' has become one of the world’s most-read books, selling 30 million copies and being translated into more than 70 languages. Photo: AFP

A lifetime ago, a Jewish girl confided in her diary as she spent two years in isolation from the outside world in a doomed attempt to escape mortal danger.

Anne Frank, a teenager from Amsterdam, wrote of her hopes, fears and dreams as she and her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annexe behind a canal-side house.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Culture

Korean bestseller on finding fulfilling life to hit bookshelves around the world
Mystical traditional arts given a spooky twist
Boh Cameronian Arts Awards reveals diverse 2024 winners at PJPAC
Ode to joy: How Austria shaped Beethoven's Ninth
Sleep in a Paris museum with a view on the Olympics opening ceremony
Brunei's famous delicacy 'Tapak Kuda' is more than just a piece of cake
Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'Backyard Bird Chronicles'
Frank Stella, a leading figure in post-war American art, dies at 87
In Melaka, a rural 19th century chapel plays host to the music of Mozart, Bach
Why 'young adult' novels aren't just for teenagers

Others Also Read