Hélène Cixous: Live Theory

This text introduces students to the work of contemporary French writer Hélène Cixous. It begins with an examination of her theory of feminine writing and goes on to explore its manifestations in her fictional and theatrical writing, philosophical essays, and approach to literary criticism. The volume concludes with a new interview with Cixous in which she discusses the nature of writing and the need for an ethical relationship with the world. Annotation copy;2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR