“Language matters because whoever controls the words controls the conversation, because whoever controls the conversation controls its outcome, because whoever frames the debate has already won it, because telling the truth has become harder and harder to achieve in an America drowning in Orwellian Newspeak.”
Quote by Erica Jong
Work
Seducing the Demon: Writing for My Life
In this candid memoir, the author explores the intersections of personal experience and literary creation, sharing anecdotes from her journey as a writer. The book delves into the challenges and triumphs of a life devoted to storytelling, offering insights into the creative process and the resilience required to pursue a writing career. more
Author
Erica Jong
Erica Jong is a renowned American author, born on March 26, 1942. Her works, focusing on female perspectives and sexual liberation, have gained widespread popularity. Her representative works include 'How to Be a Woman'. more
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