Description
GIVE ME ANOTHER NUN ENSIGN
Book Summary
This narrative essay reconstructs the life of Catalina de Erauso, the celebrated Nun Ensign of the Golden Age, a figure who defied all the conventions of her time. The work combines a documented chronicle of her exploits in the Americas—where she fought, loved, and survived extreme situations—with an imaginary interview that explores three possible facets of her identity. A fascinating portrait of a woman who, after fleeing the convent, achieved recognition from the king and the pope to live as a man.
What is it about?
The book is divided into two clearly differentiated parts. The first is a reasoned collection of anecdotes that covers the most astonishing episodes of Catalina de Erauso's life: her escape from the convent, her transformation into a soldier, the duel in which she kills her brother, her romantic relationships with women, her crossing of the Andes, and the extremity of having to eat her own horse to survive. The second part is an imaginary interview that proposes three versions of the character: Catalina as a lesbian woman, offering a contemporary reading of her identity and motivations.
Main Themes
- Gender identity and role transgression in the Golden Age
- Adventure and survival in the conquest of the Americas
- Individual freedom against social and religious impositions
- Historical memory and reinterpretation of marginal figures
- Female love and desire in contexts of repression
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in historical essays with a literary focus, lovers of biographies of eccentric and rebellious characters, and those seeking a critical and updated look at female figures who defied their era. It is also suitable for fans of Golden Age history and adventure literature with a documentary background.
What this book offers
- A documented and entertaining portrait of one of the most unusual figures in Hispanic history
- An original structure that combines historical chronicle with speculative fiction
- A reflection on the construction of identity and freedom in oppressive contexts
- Multiple perspectives that invite the reader to question the official version of the character
Technical Specifications
- Author: PIZARRO, MAITE; BELTRAN, PURIFICACION
- Publisher: SOMOS LIBROS
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: LITERARY ESSAYS, ADVENTURE, SAGAS
- Collection: CON TRANSFONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: September 2023
- Number of pages: 138
- Weight: 263 g
Editorial Review
A proposal that combines historical rigor with narrative daring to bring to light a character as fascinating as she is unknown. Its dual structure—chronicle and imaginary interview—allows the reader to approach Catalina de Erauso through both erudition and contemporary speculation, making it a stimulating read for those seeking essays that do not renounce imagination. Ideal for rediscovering a story of adventure, gender, and power in the New World.