Highlights of our January 28th meeting
WNBA-New Orleans members enjoyed a special January meeting at the home of member Nina Calvo, Doris Stone Director, Latin American Library, Tulane University. Nina presented and led the discussion of the work of 17th century Mexican writer Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (New Spain, 1648-1692). She was the major figure of Spanish American literature of the colonial period (1492-1821) and a towering figure of the Spanish language of any age.
Here is a message from Nina before the meeting:
Dear WNBA-NOLA friends,
I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone at my house on Saturday, January 28 to discuss the work of 17th century Mexican writer Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (New Spain, 1648-1692). She is the major figure of Spanish American literature of the colonial period (1492-1821) and a towering figure of the Spanish language of any age. Did I mention she also happened to be a woman? My hope is that everyone walks away with a general sense of who Sor Juana was, what her writing was like, and why she may still be relevant today. I hope you enjoy the readings! Nina