Conley, Verena Andermatt

Helene Cixous: Writing the Feminine

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ISBN 13:: 9780803263451
author:: Conley, Verena Andermatt
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Nebraska Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1991
Pages:: 197
Dimensions:: 21.1 x 13.2 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: Feminism & Feminist Theory
Condition:: New
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Hélène Cixous: A Feminist Theorist Hélène Cixous was a pioneering writer and thinker whose work challenged traditional notions of literature and gender. Born in Algeria in 1937, she gained international recognition for her innovative short stories, criticism, and autobiographical writing. Her writing often explored the complex relationships between the feminine and masculine, seeking to move beyond simplistic binary oppositions. Verena Andermatt Conley's book provides the first full-length study of Cixous in English, offering a nuanced exploration of her work as a writer, teacher, and theorist. Conley examines Cixous's ongoing exploration of the feminine and its relationship to the masculine, shedding light on her search for a more nuanced and inclusive terminology. This expanded edition includes a new preface, bibliography, and interview with Cixous, providing a comprehensive understanding of her ideas and their significance in feminist theory.

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