The Spectacular Feminine Body: (Re) Writing Maternity in Rich, Walker, and Cisneros.

The article focuses on the exploration of how women's bodies are perceived and represented in literature, particularly concerning maternity and sexuality. Topics include the complexities of public gaze on pregnant women's bodies as depicted in Adrienne Rich's "Of Woman Born," the representation of a mother's corpse in Alice Walker's "Meridian," and the empowerment of young girls discussing their bodies in Sandra Cisneros' "Hips."