The Feminine and the Sacred - Hardcover

by C. Clément (Author), J. Kristeva (Author)

Is there anything sacred that can simultaneously be considered strictly feminine? Two of the leaders of European feminist thought investigate stories of African rites, Catholic saints, Jewish traditions and psychological case studies in an overarching exploration of how women throughout the world cope with forces beyond their control or understanding. In an exchange of letters, they consider a range of emotional dispositions with reference to contemporary figures including Madonna, the late Princess of Wales, Mother Teresa and Eva Peron.

Author Biography

CATHERINE CLÉMENT is a prolific critic, essayist and novelist, based in Paris. She has published extensively and recently co-authored work with Helene Cixous.

JULIA KRISTEVA is one of France's leading contemporary literary figures. Philosopher, practising psychoanalyst and professor of linguistics at the University of Paris, she is the author and subject of numerous works that have been published to international acclaim.