Meet the Ladies of Alcyone Part One: The Originals- María de Zayas y Sotomayor by Jenn

María de Zayas y Sotomayor (September 12, 1590–1661) wrote during Spain's Golden Age of literature. She is considered by a number of modern critics as one of the pioneers of modern literary feminism, while others consider her simply a well-accomplished baroque author. The female characters in de Zayas' stories were used as vehicles to enlighten readers about the plight of women in Spanish society…

« Back to BroadwayStars