Sor Juana, My Beloved: The Poetry, The Passion That Is Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

ISABEL ALLENDE MOST INSPIRATIONAL BOOK -- 2025 Finalist, International Latino Book Awards "A compelling narrative!" "Mesmerizing read" "A passionate exploration of Sor Juana's life." These are but a few of the extraordinary reviews of SOR JUANA, MY BELOVED. From the author: Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the brilliant 17th century Mexican nun, had two passions in life: Poetry and the Viceroy's wife. Exploring the passions of her biography led me on a five-year journey, scouring every book, every mention that I could dig up. What I discovered was far more than I could have anticipated. She was a feminist -- yes! before the word was even invented. She was a poet -- yes. She dreamed in lush poetry that has aged like fine wine. She was a dramatist -- yes. She enchanted the world with her work, and it is still performed today. She was a nun -- yes. Her faith guided her every move. She also possessed a powerful brilliance that defied definition, and a love so deep that it leapt across oceans. It was a woman with violet eyes, eyes the color of passion flowers, who entered her life. It was the new Vicereine, Maria Luisa. As the two most powerful women in Mexico City, the bond between them crossed politics and wound them in pure ecstasy, a romance that neither had anticipated. When Maria Luisa returned to Spain, she took some of Sor Juana's writings with her, and had them published. As Mexico fell at Juana's feet, an insanely jealous Archbishop screamed, "Shut her up!" He wasn't kidding. He wanted her silenced, by any means. Finally she stood before the Inquisition. Alone. There is a great deal that we do not know about this historical poet/dramatist. There is also a lot that whispers to us over the centuries. She lived through a colonial period of Mexican history bursting with creativity, followed by a period of mass massacres and desolation. She knew the Virgin of Guadalupe intimately, and met with gypsies, poor native Aztecs, nuns and a bishop who all touched her heart. Her works are still studied, and justifiably so, especially her poem, "First Dream." Through it all is a woman who is certain of herself and her destiny, one not afraid to challenge authority, one who will go to any lengths to protect those she loves. Traveling with Sor Juana on this journey has been a true Gift. I invite you to join me.
ASIN: 1733581936
VSKU: BVV.1733581936.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Shank, MaryAnn
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use