Malinche
Esquivel, Laura (, 1950-)
Malinche / Laura Esquivel ; translated by Ernesto Mestre-Reed ; illustrations by Jordi Castells - 1st Atria Books hardcover ed. - New York : Atria Books , c2006. - viii, 191 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographic references (p. [189]-191).
When Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cortés, she -- like many -- believes that he is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cortés destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to realize that Cortés's thirst for conquest is all too human. He is willing to destroy anyone, even his own men, even their own love.Throughout Mexican history, Malinalli has been reviled for her betrayal of the Indian people. However, recent historical research has shown that her role was much more complex; she was the mediator between two cultures, Hispanic and Native American, and two languages, Spanish and Náhuatl.Bursting with lyricism and vivid imagery, Malinche finally unveils the truth behind this legendary love affair.
9780743290333
2007277290
Malinche, Marina , Doña (, 1502?-1532) ----Fiction
Cortes, Hernan (, 1485-1547) ----Fiction
Mexico---History---Conquest, 1519-1540----Fiction
LAS FIC ESQ
Malinche / Laura Esquivel ; translated by Ernesto Mestre-Reed ; illustrations by Jordi Castells - 1st Atria Books hardcover ed. - New York : Atria Books , c2006. - viii, 191 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographic references (p. [189]-191).
When Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cortés, she -- like many -- believes that he is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cortés destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to realize that Cortés's thirst for conquest is all too human. He is willing to destroy anyone, even his own men, even their own love.Throughout Mexican history, Malinalli has been reviled for her betrayal of the Indian people. However, recent historical research has shown that her role was much more complex; she was the mediator between two cultures, Hispanic and Native American, and two languages, Spanish and Náhuatl.Bursting with lyricism and vivid imagery, Malinche finally unveils the truth behind this legendary love affair.
9780743290333
2007277290
Malinche, Marina , Doña (, 1502?-1532) ----Fiction
Cortes, Hernan (, 1485-1547) ----Fiction
Mexico---History---Conquest, 1519-1540----Fiction
LAS FIC ESQ
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