The legacy ofÌýa 17th century nun, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz was one of Mexico's most notable and prolific writers. Although she began her career at court, where she was feted for her beauty and intelligence, she entered a convent at the age of 18 to avoid marriage and continue her studies.Ìý
Her play House of Desires, currently playing in Stratford is aÌýdelightful comedyÌýabout a brother and sister caught in a web of love and confusion.Ìý
Judi Herman went to find out more aboutÌýthe unconventional nun.
House of DesiresÌý is at the SwanTheatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 30 June to 1 October 2004
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