Letters from a Peruvian Woman

by Françoise de Graffigny

Book Overview

One of the most popular works of the eighteenth century, Lettres d'une P ruvienne appeared in more than 130 editions, reprints, and translations during the hundred years following its publi cation in 1747. In the novel the Inca princess Zilia is kidnapped by Spanish conquerors, captured by the French after a battle at sea, and taken to Europe. Graffigny's brilliant novel offered a bold critique of French society, delivered one of the most vehement...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087352778X
• ISBN13: 9780873527781
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Modern Language Association of America
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"