The diary of Anne Frank, written over a two-year period, tells
about her life while she and her family are in hiding in Holland.
They are staying in a secret attic of the office building where Mr.
Frank used to work in order to escape from the Nazis during World
War II. During their stay in the annex, they are supported by
several people in the office building, who risk their own lives to
insure the secrecy of the Jewish hideout and to provide them with
food and basic supplies.
Much of Anne's diary tells about the daily routine of the occupants
of the attic. It also describes in detail the characters of Anne's
father, mother, and sister, as well as the characters of the three Van
Daans and Mr. Dussel, who share the attic with them. Anne's
difficult situation is made more complicated by her own
adolescence. Her maturing process, coupled with the misery of her
cramped quarters and her constant fear of discovery and capture, is
clearly seen in the pages......
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