Historical generalization and Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
Intellectual life in the Indies
- confined to cities, particularly capitals
- 17th century seasoning: from chronicles to literature, and peninsular to creole
- intellectual expression: exuberant intricacy, formalism, allegory, allusion to authorities
Inquisition: “a much over-publicized and misconceived institution.”
- Books circulated more freely
- Institution was widely supported
- Repression was rare: in 250 years, 30 executions in Lima.