It is through the letters from mother to son, that the author constructs this vivid tale about the woman behind the myth. Like senora esquivels other fiction books, this is a basedonhistory but in the magical realm as well, and its delightful. She was also a mistress to cortes and gave birth to his first son martin cortes. Novela english edition by esquivel, laura and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Biography of malinche o marina 14981597 woman of the aztec nobility, daughter of a chieftain of olutla, who was a key figure in the conquest of mexico. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Her illicit relationship with cortes defined mexicans as a mestizo people and the illegitimate offspring of colonial rape andor sexual betrayal. The author examines the psychological history of the mexican people in order to shed light on certain aspects of. Sad, entertaining, and the type of book you will want to read through in a single. Malinche esquivel laura sinopsis del libro, resenas. Apr 17, 2007 like senora esquivels other fiction books, this is a basedonhistory but in the magical realm as well, and its delightful. She falls in love with cortes, though they have an unusual relationship because it is clear throughout the book that she is. Malinche laura esquivel, author, jordi castells, illustrator, ernesto mestrereed, translator, trans. This myth, paz argued, constituted part of a debilitating selfhatred and misogyny that undermined the national psyche.
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