House of Incest

Published by The Swallow Press, this experimental prose-poem includes striking photomontages by Val Telberg. Originally published in 1936, it represents Nin's most avant-garde literary work and a landmark of feminist experimental literature.

This brief but intensely concentrated work explores dreamlike psychological landscapes through surreal imagery and stream-of-consciousness narrative. The text blends poetry and prose to examine themes of identity, sexuality, and psychological fragmentation. Nin's lyrical language creates an atmosphere of psychological intensity and erotic mysticism.

House of Incest established Nin as a major voice in avant-garde feminist literature and surrealist writing. The work's experimental form and psychological depth influenced later feminist writers exploring consciousness and sexuality. Its frank treatment of female psychology and desire was groundbreaking for its era.

The work was inspired by Nin's psychoanalysis and her interest in surrealism. Val Telberg's photomontages complement the text's dreamlike quality and psychological complexity. The book was originally published in a limited edition and became a collector's item among surrealist enthusiasts. Nin considered it one of her most important works, representing her purest artistic vision.