Defying The Inquisition In Colonial New Mexico: Miguel De Quintana'S Life And Writings (Pas? Por Aqu? Series On The Nuevomexicano Literary Heritage)

Miguel de Quintana was among those arriving in New Mexico with Diego de Vargas in 1694. He was active in his village of Santa Cruz de la Ca±ada, where he was a notary and secretary to the alcalde mayor, functioning as a quasi-attorney. Being unusually literate, he also wrote personal poetry for himself and religious plays for his community. His conflicted life with local authorities began in 1734 when he was accused of being a heretic. What unfolded was a personal drama of intrigue before the colonial Inquisition. In this fascinating volume Lomel? and Colahan reveal Quintana's writings from deep within Inquisition archives and provide a translation of and critical look at Quintana's poetry and religious plays.

• | Author: NA
• | Publisher: University Of New Mexico Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 248 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Literary Criticism
• | ISBN-10: 0826339581
• | ISBN-13: 9780826339584