Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-264) and index.
Contents
Potential saints -- Redeemer of America: Rosa de Lima (1586-1617)-The dynamics of identity and canonization -- La China Poblana: Catarina de San Juan (ca. 1607-1688)-Hagiography and the inquisition -- The mystic nun: Madre María de San José (1656-1719)-Confession and autobiography -- Not quite sinners -- The tenth muse: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695)-Letters and learning in the church -- The happy saint: Ursula Suárez (1666-1849)-Rogues and new saintly roles -- The lieutenant nun: Catalina de Erauso (1592?-1650)-Soldiers' tales and virginity.
Language
Includes excerpts from seventeenth century texts translated from Spanish.