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Sor Juana, the 17th Century Nun Who Became a Mexican (and Feminist) Icon

In 17th-century Mexico, Sor (“Sister”) Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century Catholic nun, used her dazzling scholarship, wit and writings to challenge the church’s harsh limitations on women’s right to education. She has since become regarded as the first feminist of the Americas, a national icon and is featured on national currency.

Library of Congress Blog · EN

The Afterlife Is Having a Flea Market

He Comes With a Lynchian Flashlight “We’re like lightbulbs. If bliss starts growing inside you, it’s like a light; it affects the environment.” – David Lynch When the flea market locks its doors on Zion Road,the locals rock on porches wrapped around by moonlight.Straight through midnight he floateth down perennialon a two-lane in black patent tapshoes […] The post The Afterlife Is Having a Flea Market appeared first on Electric Literature .

Electric Literature · EN

The Art of Being Alone: May Sarton’s Stunning 1938 Ode to Solitude

"There is no place more intimate than the spirit alone."

Brain Pickings · EN