by José Luis Trueba (Author)
Desde la enfermedad, cercana a la muerte, olvidado su papel en las arriesgadas avanzadas que dieron el triunfo a las tropas de Hern n Cort s, Malintzin (o Marina, o Malinche) recuerda su vida. Ofrendada como tributo cuando era casi una ni a, poco m s que esclavizada en su primera juventud, su capacidad para servir de int rprete y su instinto de sobrevivencia la volvieron parte indispensable del ej rcito conquistador y s mbolo incomprendido de la derrota ind gena. En su exploraci n del personaje y sus motivaciones, Jos Luis Trueba Lara ha producido una novela hist rica trepidante y provocadora sobre la ca da del imperio azteca y los albores de la Nueva Espa a.
Being near death, having forgotten her role in the risky outposts that gave the triumph to the troops of Hern n Cort s, Malintzin (Malinche) remembers her life. Offered as a tribute when she was almost a child, her ability to serve as an interpreter and her instinct for survival made her an indispensable part of the conquering army. In his exploration of the character and his motivations, Jos Luis Trueba has produced a fast-paced and provocative historical novel about the fall of the Aztec empire and the dawn of the New Spain.Author Biography
José Luis Trueba is a writer, journalist, editor, and professor. He has taught at UNAM, the Intercontinental University, and the Technological University of Mexico. He has also published various books on history, politics, science, and novels.
Number of Pages: 284
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: November 01, 2021
