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“... I am with fire between my teeth and still nothing but my blank page.”

Quote by Monique Wittig

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Monique Wittig was a French author known for her unique literary style and feminist political views. Her works often explored issues of gender, identity, and power, having a profound impact on postmodern literature and feminist theory. more

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