Juana Manuela Gorriti (1819 – 1892)
THE MYTH
She became the author of, and was herself caught up in, hectic and unfortunate destinies: the struggle for independence, the tragedies of civil war and the foundation of American modernity.
Her independent temperament and indomitable spirit, extremely unusual for a woman of her time, allowed her to defy narrow-minded prejudice and gain recognition, fame and prestige among her contemporaries.
A wanderer brimming with poetic charm, a talented writer, a romantic and passionate woman and an unruly patriot, Juana Manuela has gained her rightful place in Argentine literature.
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