María de Zayas
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María de Zayas y Sotomayor (before 12 September 1590 – 1661[1]) wrote during Spain's Golden Age of literature. She is considered by a number of modern critics as one of the pioneers of literary feminism, while others consider her simply a well-accomplished baroque author. The female characters in de Zayas's stories were used as vehicles to enlighten readers about the plight of women in Spanish society, or to instruct them in proper ways to live their lives.
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María de Zayas | |
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Born | before 12 September 1590[1] Madrid, Spain |
Period | Spanish Golden Age |
Genre | Literary Feminism; Women's Writing; Novellas |
Literary movement | Baroque |
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