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Wright, Elizabeth. The Epic of Juan Latino: Dilemmas of Race and Religion in Renaissance Spain. Toronto: Toronto University Press, 2016.
Tells the story of Renaissance Europe’s first Black poet, Juan Latino, during the 16th century. His publication Austrias Carmen (Song of John of Austria) recounts the battle of Lepanto in 1571. Wright analyzes Juan Latino’s life through discourses on race, religion, and blood purity practices.
