"I know so many women in their fifties, sixties and seventies who delight in being on their own. It's amazing. They don't see any stigma attached to it. We don't need a man to prove our identity anymore."
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Erica Jong, born on March 26, 1942, in New York City, is an acclaimed author, poet, and essayist best known for her groundbreaking novel “Fear of Flying” (1973), which explored female sexuality and liberation. A prominent figure in the feminist literary movement, Jong’s work has sparked discussions on love, identity, and the complexities of modern womanhood. With a legacy that continues to inspire, her candid voice and unapologetic explorations of desire have cemented her status as a literary pioneer and cultural icon.
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"Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads."
Erica Jong
"You see a lot of smart guys with dumb women, but you hardly ever see a smart woman with a dumb guy."
Erica Jong"Women are the only exploited group in history to have been idealized into powerlessness."
Erica Jong"I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back."
Erica Jong
"Sexism kind of predisposes us to see men's work as more important than women's, and it is a problem, I guess, as writers, we have to change."
Erica Jong