Poems, Protest, and a Dream

Synopsis of Poems, Protest, and a Dream

Dive into the mind of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Latin America's finest baroque poet, through this bilingual edition of her selected writings. Discover her most famous work, 'La Respuesta a Sor Filotea', a passionate and subversive defense of women's rights to study, teach, and write, which challenged the conventions of her time. Also, enjoy a new translation of her epistemological poem 'Primero Sueño', along with autobiographical sonnets, religious poetry, secular verses, and lyrical tributes to the culture of the New World. This collection offers a comprehensive view of the life and legacy of an essential literary figure.