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474 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
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This bold novel unravels the mystery and complexity of the woman Carlos Fuentes calls "the first great Latin American poet." Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695), poet, playwright, rhetorician, and musician, is often equated with Sappho, the lesb...
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Child abuse, Sexual violence, PedophiliaModerate
Religious bigotry, Racism, Misogyny
474 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This bold novel unravels the mystery and complexity of the woman Carlos Fuentes calls "the first great Latin American poet." Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695), poet, playwright, rhetorician, and musician, is often equated with Sappho, the lesb...
Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews
Moods
emotional 100%
sad 100%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual violence, PedophiliaModerate
Religious bigotry, Racism, Misogyny