Cruz
Cruz — biographical name
1. a 17th-century Mexican nun and writer whose poems, plays, and essays are conside
a 17th-century Mexican nun and writer whose poems, plays, and essays are considered important works of Spanish-language literature, and who is remembered for speaking out for women's right to education.
Juana Inés de la Cruz's poetry is studied across Latin America and Spain.
collocation: poetry / works of [writer]
Hugo admired the courage in Sor Juana's letter defending women's education.
formal letter / defence of women's education
The convent library where Cruz wrote her works is open to visitors in Mexico City.
Ramón translated three sonnets by Cruz for his Spanish literature project.
- Sor Juana
a common shortened form used in both Spanish and English, especially in literary contexts
- Juana Inés de Asbaje
her birth name before entering the convent; less frequently used in English texts
用法筆記
In English, she is often called Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (Sor meaning 'Sister' in Spanish) or simply Sor Juana. Her full name may also appear as Juana Inés de Asbaje y Ramírez de Santillana.