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Luis GutiƩrrez, Novelist and Impostor.

Authors :
Murphy, Martin
Source :
Spain & Its Literature: Essays in Memory of E. Allison Peers; 1997, p235-252, 18p
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

An essay is presented on the works Luis Gutiérrez, a novelist and an impostor. It offers an overview of the life of Gutiérrez and his work "Cornelia Bororquia," which is a novel of the 18th century and marked by economy and restraint that depicts the evils of religious intolerance. It notes that Guti#x00E9;rrez's pride makes him imagine that he could save America single-handed. It also mentions his execution at Seville, Spain in 1809 as a French spy.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780853236603
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Spain & Its Literature: Essays in Memory of E. Allison Peers
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
47154771