Los Empeños De Una Casa
''Los empeños de una casa'' (''House of Desires'') is one of Juana Inés de la Cruz, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz's dramatic literary pieces. It was first performed on October 4, October 4, 1683, during the birthday celebrations held for the first-born child of the Tomás de la Cerda, 3rd Marquess of la Laguna, Viceroy Count of Paredes; of which coincided with the entry of the new Archbishop of Mexico City, Francisco de Aguiar y Seijas. The tale centers around two couples pining to be together but are prevented from doing so by uncontrollable circumstances. This comedy of intrigue is deemed one of the most famous works from late-Baroque Spanish-American literature. It has the unique characteristic of having the leading lady be a nun, of whom is strong-willed, determined and openly expresses her frustrated wants and desires. This archetype is portrayed by Doña Leonor, the protagonist of the story. This work is considered in many circles to be the pinnacle of Sor Juana's pieces both ...
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Segundo Volumen De Las Obras De Sor Juana Inés De La Cruz
Segundo may refer to: *Segundo (Juana Molina album), ''Segundo'' (Juana Molina album), 2000 *Segundo (Cooder Graw album), ''Segundo'' (Cooder Graw album), 2001 *Segundo, Ponce, Puerto Rico, a ''barrio'' in the ''municipio'' of Ponce, Puerto Rico *Segundo River, a river in Cordoba, Argentina *, a United States submarine in commission from 1944 to 1970 *Segundo, Colorado, an unincorporated community of Colorado See also

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