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The Celestinais considered by scholars to be the first European novel. Written in fifteenth-century Spain, this masterpiece is remarkable for its originality, depth, handling of dialogue, and drawing of character. The novel's focus is the character of Celestina, who dominates the scene. An old bawd brimming with salty wisdom derived from a vigorous and sinful life, she is one of the great creations in all of literature and holds a secure place beside her two compatriots, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. This Spanish classic, aforebear of Cervantes, was originally published anonymously in 1499; later editions bear the name of Fernando de Rojas as author.

The Celestina

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    A Paperback / softback by Fernando de Rojas, Lesley Byrd Simpson

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: 24/09/2019
      ISBN13: 9780520309593, 978-0520309593
      ISBN10: 0520309596

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Celestinais considered by scholars to be the first European novel. Written in fifteenth-century Spain, this masterpiece is remarkable for its originality, depth, handling of dialogue, and drawing of character. The novel's focus is the character of Celestina, who dominates the scene. An old bawd brimming with salty wisdom derived from a vigorous and sinful life, she is one of the great creations in all of literature and holds a secure place beside her two compatriots, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. This Spanish classic, aforebear of Cervantes, was originally published anonymously in 1499; later editions bear the name of Fernando de Rojas as author.

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