Baroque Sovereignty: Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora and the Creole Archive of Colonial Mexico
by Anna More
Anna More's Baroque Sovereignty investigates Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora's influence on the creole archive of colonial Mexico. It explores baroque elements in sovereignty, cultural identity, and intellectual life in 17th-century New Spain, drawing from historical texts to illuminate colonial dynamics.
About This Book
Baroque Sovereignty examines the works of Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora, a key figure in colonial Mexico's intellectual landscape. Anna More delves into how his writings shaped the creole archive during the colonial period.
The book highlights the interplay between sovereignty and cultural production in 17th-century New Spain. It offers insights into the baroque style's role in articulating colonial identities and power structures.
Through a careful analysis of archival materials, More uncovers the complexities of creole expression under Spanish rule. This study contributes to understanding the historical foundations of Mexican literature and governance.
The text is presented as a used book in good condition, preserving its scholarly value for readers interested in colonial history.
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