Helene Cixous

This work locates the writings of Helene Cixous in a movement that runs between politics and poetry, blending interpretation with feminine aspects of creation. It also sets her work in a historical context, from looking at post World War II leftist views to her recent work on apartheid and more. The book shows how politics can be read through poetry and how, in turn, poetry sets forth the conditions of possibility and the limits of political action. The book is part of a series reflecting the broad spectrum of modern European and American theory. It focuses on those cultural theorists who have had the most significant impact in the 20th century. The series aims to show how modern thinkers differ in their aproaches to interpreting culture, texts, society, language, history, gender and social life. Designed to be accessible to students, each volume in the series the thought and work of often difficult theorists in a clear and informative way, balancing exposition and critique.