1590
María de Zayas, Spanish writer (died 1661)
María de Zayas, Spanish writer (died 1661)
María de Zayas, Spanish writer (died 1661)
María de Zayas
Spanish writer (c. 1590 - 1661)
- Born
- 1590
María de Zayas y Sotomayor was a writer during the Spanish Golden Age. She is considered by many modern critics to be one of the pioneers of feminist literature, while others evaluate her within the context of Baroque literature. Her stories frequently depict the social challenges faced by women in 17th-century Spain.