Hélène Cixous is a prominent French feminist writer, poet, playwright, and theorist, born on June 5, 1937, in Oran, Algeria. She is best known for her contributions to feminist literary theory and her exploration of women's writing, which she often refers to as "écriture feminine" or "feminine writing." Cixous's work emphasizes the importance of women's voices and perspectives in literature and challenges traditional patriarchal narratives.
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