She has been compared to the prominent authors from the Iberian peninsulas including Giambattista Marino, a Neapolitan Poet, and another writer and nun Juana Inés de la Cruz.
[4] In 1681, Maria do Ceo wrote the first novel allegorical Escarmentos de flores, while the original English version, officially the next track this type of A Preciosa was established in 1690.
[2] For the most outstanding work by Maria do Ceo recognized by modern literary historians, include A Preciosa.
[2] Some motifs from A Preciosa include the books of the Bible, as well as Greek and Roman mythology, the novel also has references to classical philosophy and scholastic, romantic court, and novel pastoral.
This work is considered one of the best examples of Portuguese literature and fairy tales with animals included in its didactic function.