\[\left( x^{2} - 9 \right)\left( x^{2} + 2x + 1 \right) < 0\]
\[\left( x^{2} - 9 \right)(x + 1)^{2} < 0\]
\[(x + 1)^{2} \geq 0;\]
\[(x + 3)(x - 3) < 0\]
\[- 3 < x < 3.\]