Description

Book Synopsis
The Spanish mystic Teresa of Avila (1515-82) was the author of one of the most acclaimed early modern autobiographies - "Vida". This text examines the impact of textual models on Teresa's self-construction.

Table of Contents
Introduction, 1 The Background of Teresa’s Writing: Spirituality as a Subjective Form of Knowledge, 2 Experience versus Intellect: The ‘Will to Knowledge’ and the Practice of Recogimiento, 3 Redefining the Boundaries between Truth and Error (1525-1559), 4 Teresa’s Criticism of Confessors (1539-1554), 5 Practices of the Self: Mortification , Obedience and Genera Confession (1554 - 1559) 6 Subverting the Structure of Confession: Role Reversals (1560-1565), 7 Writing the Self (1562-1565), Conclusion.

Teresa of Avila's Autobiography: Authority, Power

    Product form

    £66.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Sat 4 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Elena Carrera

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Teresa of Avila's Autobiography: Authority, Power by Elena Carrera

      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 01/12/2004
      ISBN13: 9781900755962, 978-1900755962
      ISBN10: 1900755963
      Also in:
      Literary studies: fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Spanish mystic Teresa of Avila (1515-82) was the author of one of the most acclaimed early modern autobiographies - "Vida". This text examines the impact of textual models on Teresa's self-construction.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction, 1 The Background of Teresa’s Writing: Spirituality as a Subjective Form of Knowledge, 2 Experience versus Intellect: The ‘Will to Knowledge’ and the Practice of Recogimiento, 3 Redefining the Boundaries between Truth and Error (1525-1559), 4 Teresa’s Criticism of Confessors (1539-1554), 5 Practices of the Self: Mortification , Obedience and Genera Confession (1554 - 1559) 6 Subverting the Structure of Confession: Role Reversals (1560-1565), 7 Writing the Self (1562-1565), Conclusion.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account