Routledge - Education and Women in the Early Modern Hispanic World

Explore the lives and impact of educated women of letters in Spain and New Spain through this academic study. This book examines women who advocated for female education by word or example during the early modern period. By looking at both famous figures like Sor Juana and Santa Teresa de Jesus, as well as less well known women, the text provides a broad view of female influence in this era. The author builds her analysis using primary documents, published works, and artwork. This study draws from many fields including history, literature, theatre, philosophy, women's studies, education, and science. Readers gain insight into how women's perspectives compared to the theories espoused by men at the time. This work is an essential resource for those studying the history of women, Hispanic studies, and the evolution of education.