Why study Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz?
Why study Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz?
Students will gain an understanding of why Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is considered one of the most important poets of Latin America, and why she is also considered a pioneering feminist writer and poet. This curriculum is intended for students with advanced Spanish proficiency.
Who was Juana Inés de la Cruz?
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the first great Latin American poet, is still considered one of the most important literary figures of the American Hemisphere, and one of the first feminist writers.
Why are Sor Juana’s writings considered groundbreaking?
Why are Sor Juana’s writings considered groundbreaking documents on women’s rights and women’s place in the New World Colonial society, particularly in regards to education and writing? Sor Juana is also known as “El Fénix de América” (the Phoenix of the Americas) or “La Décima Musa” (the Tenth Muse).
What happened to Sor Juana in La Respuesta?
Naturally, “La Respuesta” brought indignation from the Church and unwanted attention from the Inquisition. To save herself, Sor Juana was forced to stop writing and to give up her books. She died a nun’s death in 1695, succumbing to illness while caring for the poor during an epidemic.
