The Laughter of Medusa by Hélène Cixous Publisher: Shanghai People's Publishing House

Introduction · · · · · ·
"The Laugh of the Medusa" is a representative work of French feminist theorist Hélène Cixous. It has always been regarded as one of the important beginnings of modern feminist literary theory. It calls on women to find their own voices in literature and society, and has important significance in feminist literary theory and writing practice.

"Medusa's Laughter" is a symbol. Medusa is a demon in Greek mythology who has the power to petrify men. It also represents the power and creativity of women. The author conveys that women need to find their own language and literature to express their unique experiences and perspectives and break free from the constraints of literature and language dominated by a single gender. This writing style emphasizes intuition, sensibility, and non-linear thinking, which is different from men's writing. The author believes that women's writing ability can help them regain power and self-identity, while also bringing positive changes to society as a whole.