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Biography & Memoir· Netherlands

The Diary of a Young Girl

by Anne Frank
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1947285 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

When Anne Frank published The Diary of a Young Girl in 1947, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of biography & memoir. Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager hidden with her family in a secret annex in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam for more than two years, kept a diary that became one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust. Her voice—curious, funny, and deeply humane—has moved generations. Themes of Holocaust, adolescence, hiding run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1947.

Book Details

AuthorAnne Frank
Published1947
Country of Origin🇳🇱 Netherlands
LanguageEnglish
Pages285
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780553296983
Editorial Score41/100
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✍️ Biography & Memoir

True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Country of Origin

🇳🇱 Netherlands

This book is part of Netherlands's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Anne Frank published The Diary of a Young Girl in 1947, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of biography & memoir from Netherlands. The book's treatment of Holocaust, adolescence, hiding, hope accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Among its recognitions: Goodreads Choice Award 1947. With an editorial score of 41/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes The Diary of a Young Girl is how it handles its central concerns — Holocaust, adolescence, hiding, hope — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. The Diary of a Young Girl reflects Anne Frank's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Netherlands's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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194713
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About the Author
Anne Frank
Netherlands
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Anne Frank is a celebrated author from Netherlands known for influential works of biography memoir.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Diary of a Young Girl about?

Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager hidden with her family in a secret annex in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam for more than two years, kept a diary that became one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust. Her voice—curious, funny, and deeply humane—has moved generations.

Who wrote The Diary of a Young Girl?

The Diary of a Young Girl was written by Anne Frank, from Netherlands. First published in 1947.

What awards has The Diary of a Young Girl won?

The Diary of a Young Girl has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1947.

Is The Diary of a Young Girl worth reading?

The Diary of a Young Girl is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Holocaust, adolescence, hiding.

Where can I buy The Diary of a Young Girl?

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What category is The Diary of a Young Girl?

The Diary of a Young Girl is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

What country is The Diary of a Young Girl from?

The Diary of a Young Girl originates from Netherlands's literary tradition. Explore more books from Netherlands on our country page.

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