La Nonne Alferez by Catalina de Erauso
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"La Nonne Alferez" by Catalina de Erauso is a historical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the true adventures of Doña Catalina de Erauso, a woman who disguised herself as a man and lived a life filled with remarkable exploits, including combat and exploration in the Americas. Her story is one of defiance against gender norms, and her character embodies the spirit of adventure and resilience. At
the start of the narrative, Catalina de Erauso introduces herself, detailing her upbringing in a convent and her subsequent escape at the age of fifteen after a conflict with a fellow nun. After fleeing, she adopts a male identity, taking the name Francisco Loyola, and embarks on a journey filled with varied experiences including working as a page, engaging in military service, and navigating a series of encounters that emphasize her turbulent life. The opening chapters establish her transformation from convent life to becoming a soldier, highlighting her struggles and determination as she navigates a patriarchal society while striving for autonomy and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Erauso, Catalina de, 1592?-1650? |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Vierge, Daniel, 1851-1904 |
| Translator | Heredia, José-Maria de, 1842-1905 |
| LoC No. | 02013938 |
| Title | La Nonne Alferez |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Latin America -- Biography |
| Subject | Spain -- Biography |
| Subject | Erauso, Catalina de, approximately 1592- |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62216 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62216-3 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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