A Saintly Scent of Amber

by Concha Romero, Phyllis Zatlin (Editor), Karen Leahy

A Saintly Scent of Amber transports the reader to 16th century Spain and the events surrounding the death of the mystic Saint Teresa of Avila, whose remains became the subject of a fierce battle among her followers, fellow nuns, and high-ranking religious officials. Through Karen Leahy's translation of Romero's 1983 play Un olor a ambar , one can appreciate the religious fervor of the time, the passionate devotion to St. Teresa, and the gender dynamics that came into play upon the passing of this famous nun.

53 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2005