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María de Zayas

  • María de Zayas y Sotomayor
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Zayas, María de
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Female
Date of birth
1590-09
Place of birth
Madrid

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María de Zayas y Sotomayor (born c. 12 September 1590) 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.

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Died after 1647,

Last modified: 2026-01-31 (revision #272568)

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Q2905689

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