La Malinche: A Story of Courage and Betrayal

La Malinche, a young Nahua woman, played a pivotal role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. As Hernán Cortés's interpreter and mistress, she helped bridge the gap between two worlds. But her story is also a tragedy, as she was ultimately betrayed by both the Spanish and her own people.

La Malinche (La Mujer Latina Series)

by Jane Eppinga

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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This powerful novel tells the story of a woman who was both a victim and a survivor, a traitor and a heroine. It is a story that has been told and retold for centuries, but never with the depth and compassion that Laura Esquivel brings to it.

La Malinche was born in the early 16th century in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Her father was a Nahua chieftain, and her mother was a slave. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519, La Malinche was sold to them as a slave.

La Malinche quickly learned Spanish and became Cortés's interpreter. She was also his mistress, and she bore him a son. La Malinche played a key role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. She helped Cortés to understand the Aztec culture and to negotiate with the Aztec leaders. She also fought alongside the Spanish against her own people.

After the Spanish conquest, La Malinche was rewarded with land and wealth. She married a Spanish nobleman, and she lived in Mexico City until her death in 1550.

La Malinche's story is a complex and controversial one. She has been vilified as a traitor to her people, but she has also been praised as a heroine who helped to bridge the gap between two worlds.

In this powerful novel, Laura Esquivel tells the story of La Malinche with compassion and understanding. She paints a vivid portrait of a woman who was both a victim and a survivor, a traitor and a heroine.

La Malinche is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Mexico, the Spanish conquest, or the role of women in history.

Praise for La Malinche

"A powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a woman who was both a victim and a survivor, a traitor and a heroine." - The New York Times

"Esquivel's writing is lyrical and evocative, and her characters are complex and believable." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Mexico, the Spanish conquest, or the role of women in history." - NPR

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La Malinche (La Mujer Latina Series)

by Jane Eppinga

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	629 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	266 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE