Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a writer, poet, playwright and scholar in seventeenth-century New Spain whose intellectual achievements made her one of the greatest literary figures of the Spanish-speaking world. Entering the convent of San Jerónimo gave her the space to pursue learning, producing poetry, drama, philosophy and theology that continue to shape literature and debates about education, knowledge and intellectual freedom. This profile examines the historical evidence for her life, writings and legacy while distinguishing the documented Sor Juana from later interpretations of her work.