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The Mountain Girl from La Vera

- by Luis Velez de Guevara

About The Mountain Girl from La Vera

This edition presents The Mountain Girl from La Vera (1613) for the first time in English. The extraordinary protagonist, Gila, calls herself a man, takes pride in doing things men do, and falls in love with a queen. Her betrayal by an army captain who she has humiliated leads to tragedy. Gila has been described as feminist, lesbian, queer, and transgender. It is a vibrant, relevant play and a great piece of theatre.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781786941923
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 260
  • Published:
  • February 5, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 210x148x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 346 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 11, 2024

Description of The Mountain Girl from La Vera

This edition presents The Mountain Girl from La Vera (1613) for the first time in English. The extraordinary protagonist, Gila, calls herself a man, takes pride in doing things men do, and falls in love with a queen. Her betrayal by an army captain who she has humiliated leads to tragedy. Gila has been described as feminist, lesbian, queer, and transgender. It is a vibrant, relevant play and a great piece of theatre.

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