Morales, Cristina
Introduccion a Teresa de Jesus
- ISBN 13:
- 9788433998958
- author:
- Morales, Cristina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anagrama
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 22.1 x 13.97 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Teresa de Jesús, a woman in her 40s, finds solace in the company of Luisa de la Cerda at her Toledo palace. As she awaits the success of her new convent's foundation, she dedicates herself to writing a text that will become a pivotal work in the autobiographical genre. However, what if this saint had also written an intimate diary, one not intended for external validation or defense, but rather to explore her own life and humanity? This is the imaginative scenario presented by Cristina Morales, who gives voice to a Teresa conscious of her limitations and struggles. In this reimagined account, Teresa reflects on her past, seeking answers in her memories and writing. She evokes her childhood, her mother's multiple pregnancies, and her own journey between discipline and rebellion. As she grapples with her place as a woman in a society designed for men, she questions the purpose of her writing. The result is a thought-provoking reinterpretation of an iconic literary figure, written from a position of freedom and radicality that reflects Teresa's own spirit.
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