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Catalina : [based on a true story] / Markus Orths ; translated by Helen Atkins.
Van Pelt Library PT2715.R78 C38 2006
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Orths, Markus, 1969-
- Language:
- English
- German
- Subjects (All):
- Women--Spain--Social conditions--17th century--Fiction.
- Women.
- Nuns--Spain--Fiction.
- Nuns.
- Male impersonators--Spain--History--17th century--Fiction.
- Male impersonators.
- Male impersonators--South America--History--17th century--Fiction.
- Social conditions.
- History.
- Spain--Social conditions--17th century--Fiction.
- Spain.
- South America--Social conditions--17th century--Fiction.
- South America.
- Genre:
- Historical fiction.
- Fiction.
- Physical Description:
- 259 pages ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- First English language edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New Milford, Conn. : Toby ; Godalming : Melia [distributor], 2006.
- Language Note:
- Translated from the German.
- Summary:
- Catalina is the true story of Catalina d'Erauso, born in 17th century Spain, who wished to travel the world. One day she cuts her hair, dresses in men's clothing, and becomes Francisco. Her new identity is internalized so much that she convinces not only everyone around her - including her lovers - but eventually even herself. Her path leads her to the New World and is a breathtaking and extraordinary story of a despairing quest for the other - and for one's self.
- Notes:
- Subtitle from cover.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 1592641652
- OCLC:
- 71354072
- Publisher Number:
- 9781592641659
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