Poems Of Juana Inés De La Cruz by Juana Inés de la Cruz
This collection of poetry showcases the lyrical genius and intellectual prowess of a 17th-century Mexican nun, who became one of the most illustrious figures in Spanish literature. The poems delve into themes of love, feminism, religion, and the pursuit of knowledge, reflecting the poet's life as a self-taught scholar and her struggles with the expectations placed upon her gender. Her work is celebrated for its wit, complexity, and the passionate defense of women's rights to intellectual freedom, marking her as a pioneering figure in early feminist literature.
The 7152nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1689
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Spanish
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