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Friday, January 05, 2007
 
Malinalli (a.k.a. Malinche) Focus of Book Group

Teton County Library in Jackson announces that the sign-up begins on Monday, Jan. 8, for a Spanish book discussion. “Malinalli, Real Woman and Mythical Figure” will explore Laura Esquivel's latest work Malinche, a provocative novel based on a woman (a.k.a. Malinalli) who remains controversial for her role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Participants will meet in the library's Ordway Auditorium from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. Free and open to the public. Registration is required, with space available for up to 15 people. To register stop by the library's Information Desk or call 307-733-2164 ext. 237.

An indigenous woman from the Mexican Gulf Coast, Malinche acted as an interpreter, advisor and intermediary for Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes. She also was his mistress and had a son by him. "Malinche is viewed in Mexico as a traitor," said Patricia Rocha, the library's Latino Services Assistant. "In this book, Esquivel offers another point of view. Convinced Malinche served as an interpreter because she was a slave and had no choice, Esquivel also imagines this mythic figure's spiritual motivations -- a theme that should generate lots of discussion."

This is the fourth year the library has offered a Spanish-language book discussion, and the second year the book has been offered in either Spanish or English. Although participants may read the book in English, the discussion will be in Spanish.

FMI: Patricia Rocha at 307-733-2164 ext. 237.

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