La Celestina

Rojas, Fernando de, -1541

About this book

"La Celestina" by Fernando de Rojas is a tragicomedy written in the late fifteenth century. This groundbreaking work follows a love story involving Calisto and Melibea, weaving together didactic purpose, dialogue-driven narrative, and classical references. Often considered a unique example of humanistic comedy, it blurs the lines between novel and drama. Its influence spawned an entire literary genre, inspiring countless works featuring similar characters, themes, and atmospheric elements. The text underwent multiple revisions, evolving from sixteen acts to its final form.

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Author
Rojas, Fernando de, -1541
Reading level
B2 · Upper-intermediate
Language
Español

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