The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler

This groundbreaking work is a series of poignant, powerful, and at times humorous monologues based on interviews with a diverse group of women. The piece delves into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage, and excitement buried in women's experiences. Through its exploration of the female body, the work confronts issues of sexuality, violence, and the social stigma surrounding women's bodies and women's rights. It has become a dynamic movement to support women's empowerment and raise awareness about violence against women, transforming the monologues into a worldwide phenomenon.

The 10896th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 6

Since this book was first published in 1996, there is a penalty of 35.2%. The age adjusted score is 3.89.

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