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by American

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and feminist activist

Eve Ensler V, formerly Eve Ensler (; born May 25, 1953), is an American playwright, performer, feminist, and activist. V is best known for her play '' The Vagina Monologues''.

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'', Retrieved on May 20, 2008 The story involves two sisters, one of whom has been in prison.

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