Catalina de Erauso
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Catalina de Erauso, also known as the Monja Alférez, was a 17th-century Spanish colonial figure who defied gender norms by living as a man and serving in the military. Her life story is characterized by a series of adventures, struggles, and a quest for identity, which Florencia Canale explores in her recent novel 'La Cruzada'.
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Catalina de Erauso, a.k.a. 'The Lieutenant Nun,' escaped a convent and fled for the Spanish colonies disguised as a man.
From Abruzzo to the Americas, these three translated books tell extraordinary talesThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-09-07
Canada· 2025-09-07
Catalina de Erauso, also known as the Monja Alférez, is the subject of Florencia Canale's latest book.
"Lo que me interesa siempre es la herida del personaje, el monstruo"Clarín·
Argentina· 2025-05-11
Argentina· 2025-05-11
