Convent Life in Colonial Mexico

'A valuable and logical step in the progression of critical studies on convent writing. . . . We have moved from seeing women writers as working at the margins to seeing them as writing subjects.'-Latin American Research Review'Consider[s] nuns not as merely secular or religious writers, but through the lens of interdisciplinary study, as multifaceted historical agents. . . . The importance of the kind of innovative theoretical work undertaken by this text . . . cannot be over-emphasized, and will offer a both provocative and illuminating read to scholars in a broad range of disciplines.'-Journal of International Women's Studies'Kirk reconstructs aspects of the lives of colonial nuns through close-up readings of select manuscripts and, additionally, of published primary sources. . . . A lively and provocative addition to the literature on colonial Mexico that offers new insights into the dynamics of religious community.'-Bulletin of Latin American Research'A thought-provoking contribution to our understanding of community-building among colonial Latin American women.'-A Contracorriente'A timely scholarly contribution to the field of gender and religion. . . . Presents a fresh look at convent literature by specifically analyzing alliances, friendships, and communities.'-Colonial Latin American Historical Review'An interesting and ambitious study of the discourses associated with convent life in Mexico.'-Catholic Historical Review