Literature of Colombia

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Colombian literature, as an expression of the Culture of Colombia, is heterogeneous, tropical and diverse due to the struggle between the Spanish, African and Native American heritages. Under the Spanish Empire, the main topic of the local literature was religious. Some of the main authors of this period are:Hernando Domínguez Camargo (Bogotá, 1606 - Tunja, 1659), Jesuit priest and writer. His work was influenced by the Spanish poet Luis de Góngora, in a cultural trend known as the Indias Baroque. His most recognized works are Epic Poem to St Ignacio of Loyola and Bouquet of poetic flowers . Francisco Álvarez de Velasco y Zorrilla (Bogotá, 1647 - Madrid, 1708). His main work was Rhytmica Sacra, Moral y Laudatiria. His writings show admiration for the work of Francisco de Quevedo and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Francisca Josefa del Castillo. Tunjan nun, recognized as one of the most important female authors of mysticism.