all November 12 He is remembered Mrs. Juana Inés de la Cruz On his new birth anniversary. She is a Mexican poet, writer, and nun, who became a major authority on Mexican literature Spanish-American BaroqueAt a historical moment when these professions were limited to men only.
Juana Inés de Aspaje and Ramírez de Santillana born in November 12, 1648 At the Nepantla Ranch, in the Viceroyalty of New Spain, present-day Mexico. From a young age, he showed a clear interest in knowledge and reading. He moved with his uncles to Mexico City, which helped him expand his training.
At the age of 15 he entered Court of Viceroy Antonio Sebastian de Toledoand the Marquis of Mancera and his wife, Leonor de Carreto, who sponsored him Bridesmaid and Literary patron. There his interest in him increased The letters And he became interested BaroqueAlthough the scene was male dominated and women had little access to it Formal education Organic farming the university.
In 1667 he entered Order of Discalced Carmelites in Mexico CityBut soon after she had to leave the monastery for health reasons. After two years he entered Order of Saint JeromeWhere he devoted himself to writing and learning literature. His literary style combined Baroque sensibility and erudition, with clear use of metaphors and references to theology.
Mrs. Juana Inés de la Cruz He died on April 17, 1695, at the age of 43 epidemic Typhus that struck the monastery of San Jeronimo in Mexico City.
a job Mrs. Juana Inés de la Cruz It includes poetry, sacred poetry, theater, and polemical prose. First dream It is one of his most important works, as it deals with the soul’s experience in searching for knowledge during sleep. One of his poems is “Foolish Men,” in which he expresses a clear criticism of “male hypocrisy” at that time.
He wrote a letter addressed to the Bishop of Puebla entitled “Response to Sister Velotea de la Cruz“, where he questioned his work and expressed his desire to do so Women can attain free thought. Throughout her career, she declared her position in support of women’s education, freedom of choice and thought, and access to culture. Among his other important contributions were:“Divine Narcissus,” “Joseph’s Scepter,” “Pawns of the House,” and “Love is Closer to a Labyrinth.”“.
Mrs. Juana Inés de la Cruz She is considered one of the major authorities on Spanish literature, whose contribution goes beyond her specific works. All his life She fought for the recognition of women’s rights To receive education and access literature, writing and different forms of culture, challenging the prevailing climate of the time.
Foolish men who accuse
For women for no reason
Without seeing that you are the right one
Of the same thing you blame:
Yes, with unparalleled passion
You are asking for their disdain
Why do you want them to do well?
If you incite them to evil?
You fight their resistance
Then, with gravity,
You say it was lightness
What diligence did.
He seems to want courage
From your crazy appearance
For the boy who lays down the coconut
And then he is afraid of him.
You want, with foolish assumption,
Find the person you are looking for,
For the purpose, Thais,
And in possession of Lucrezia.
What humor could be the weirdest?
who lacks advice,
He himself fogs up the mirror
Do you feel that the matter is not clear?
With grace and disdain
You have equal status,
Complain, if they treat you badly,
They make fun of you, if they love you well.
Opinion, no one wins;
Well, the most humble person,
If she does not acknowledge you, she is ungrateful
If he confesses to you, it is light.
You’re always so stupid
So, with an unequal level,
You blame someone for being cruel
And another for easy blame.
How should it be diluted?
Who intends to love you
And if an ungrateful person does wrong,
What is easy? Does it make you angry?
But between anger and sadness
What your taste indicates,
Well, someone doesn’t like you
And complain in a timely manner.
Your lovers give sadness
To the wings of your freedom,
And after their bad deed
You want to find it very good.
What was the greatest sin?
In wrong emotion:
And whoever falls during prayer
Or who prays if he falls?
Or what is more blame,
Even if someone makes a mistake:
And whoever sins will be rewarded.
Or who pays the price for sin?
Well, why are you afraid?
What sin do you have?
You want them, which one do you make?
Or make it whatever you’re looking for.
Stop ordering
And then, for more reasons,
Fans will blame
Which I would beg you.
Well, with as many weapons as I found
Who deals with your arrogance,
Well, in promise and example
You bring together the devil, the flesh, and the world.
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