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Writing as Witness

by Beth Brant · 1994

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Beth Brant put this collection of essays, talks and theory together to convey the message that words are sacred because they come from a place of mystery and give meaning and existence to life.

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LGBTLGBTMore like thisLess of this
Themes
feminismfeminismMore like thisLess of thisLGBTLGBTMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisCanadaCanadaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 127 pages
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poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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