ldquoI find it so easy to forget that Irsquom just a girl who is expected to live without thoughtsrdquo Opposing slavery in Cuba in the nineteenth century was dangerous The most daring abolitionists were poets who veiled their work in metaphor Of these the boldest was Gertrudis Goacutemez de Avellaneda nicknamed Tula In passionate accessible verses of her own Engle evokes the voice of this book-loving feminist and abolitionist who bravely resisted an arranged marriage at the age of fourteen andwas ultimately courageous enough to fight against injustice Historical notes excerpts and source notes round out this exceptional tribute
