El diario de 1861 de Margarita Caro Tobar (Bogotá, 1848-1925): crónicas de la guerra.

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Title: El diario de 1861 de Margarita Caro Tobar (Bogotá, 1848-1925): crónicas de la guerra. (Spanish).
Alternate Title: The 1861 diary of Margarita Caro Tobar (Bogotá, 1848-1925): chronicles of war. (English)
Authors: Marín Colorado, Paula Andrea
Source: Arenal.Revista de Historia de las Mujeres. jul-dic2025, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p647-668. 22p.
Subjects: EYEWITNESS accounts, FIRST person narrative, POLITICAL knowledge, GENDER, NARRATION, AUTONOMY (Psychology)
Geographic Terms: BOGOTA (Colombia), COLOMBIA
Abstract (English): The article focuses on the 1861 diary of Margarita Caro Tobar, a 13-year-old girl who lived in Bogotá during the War of Sovereignties in Colombia. This diary, discovered in 2023, offers a unique perspective on the political and social events of the time, reflecting the anguish and patriotism of a girl who becomes a witness to violence and conflict. Through her chronicles, Margarita not only documents the events but also expresses her outrage and criticism towards injustices, demonstrating a remarkable political and literary awareness for her age. Her writing is part of a Colombian autobiographical tradition, highlighting the female voice in a context historically dominated by men. [Extracted from the article]
Abstract (Spanish): El artículo se centra en el diario de 1861 de Margarita Caro Tobar, una joven de 13 años que vivió en Bogotá durante la Guerra de las Soberanías en Colombia. Este diario, descubierto en 2023, ofrece una perspectiva única sobre los eventos políticos y sociales de la época, reflejando la angustia y el patriotismo de una niña que se convierte en testigo de la violencia y el conflicto. A través de sus crónicas, Margarita no solo documenta los hechos, sino que también expresa su indignación y crítica hacia las injusticias, mostrando una notable conciencia política y literaria para su edad. Su escritura se inscribe en una tradición autobiográfica colombiana, destacando la voz femenina en un contexto históricamente dominado por hombres. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article focuses on the 1861 diary of Margarita Caro Tobar, a 13-year-old girl who lived in Bogotá during the War of Sovereignties in Colombia. This diary, discovered in 2023, offers a unique perspective on the political and social events of the time, reflecting the anguish and patriotism of a girl who becomes a witness to violence and conflict. Through her chronicles, Margarita not only documents the events but also expresses her outrage and criticism towards injustices, demonstrating a remarkable political and literary awareness for her age. Her writing is part of a Colombian autobiographical tradition, highlighting the female voice in a context historically dominated by men. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:11346396
DOI:10.30827/arenal.v32i2.33032