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The Answer & La Respuesta

Sor Juana In&ecute;s de la Cruz (1648/51-1695), a Mexican nun, wrote this essay which is a defense of the right of women to be engaged in intellectual work. Her writings brought her into conflict with the Church.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 196 pages

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