The Newly Born Woman
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Published in France as La jeune née in 1975, and found here in its first English translation, The Newly Born Woman is a landmark text of the modern feminist movement. In it, Hélène Cixous and Catherine Clément put forward the concept of écriture feminine, exploring the ways women's sexuality and unconscious shape their imaginary, their language, and their writing. Through their readings of historical, literary, and psychoanalytic accounts, Cixous and Clément explore what is hidden and repressed in culture, revealing the unconscious of history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0816614660
ISBN13:9780816614660
Release Date:June 1986
Publisher:University of Minnesota Press
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.61 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"
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A Must for Feminist & Literary Theory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This amazing books gives readers the ability to scrutinize literary texts from a feminist perspective. Cixous clearly lays out her arguments and offers a unique perspective on the struggle of woman and how she is seen by the rest of the world. This book is a must for any Women's Studies or English major.
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