“... if, as women, we accept a philosophy of history that asserts that women are by definition assimilated into the male universal,that we can understand our past through a male lens--if we are unaware that women even have a history--we live our lives similarly unanchored, drifting in response to a veering wind of myth and bias.”
Quote by Adrienne Rich
Work
Blood, Bread, and Poetry: Selected Prose 1979-1985
This book compiles a selection of prose writings from the specified time period, showcasing the author's literary style and thematic concerns during that era. more
Author
Adrienne Rich
Adrienne Rich was an American poet known for her profound poetry and feminist perspective. Her works explored themes such as gender, politics, and social justice, having a profound impact on contemporary poetry. more
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