A Brief History of Cougars

Anais Nin
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Cougar in the House of Love
The original bohemian, Anaïs Nin, found inspiration in her lovers, writing about love and sex in her published journals and novels. At 44 and as spry as ever, Nin fell for Rupert Pole, 16 years her junior. They would eventually marry.

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