Celestina Or The Tragic-Comedy Of Calisto And Melibea - Fernando de Rojas - Bog

Celestina Or The Tragic-Comedy Of Calisto And Melibea is a Spanish literary classic written by Fernando de Rojas in the late 15th century. The book is a tragicomedy that tells the story of a young nobleman named Calisto who falls in love with a beautiful and wealthy maiden named Melibea. Calisto enlists the help of a cunning and manipulative old woman named Celestina to win Melibea's heart, but their plan takes a dark turn when Celestina's greed and lust for power lead to tragedy and death. The book is divided into 21 acts and is written in a mixture of prose and verse. It explores themes of love, desire, power, and morality, and is considered one of the most important works of Spanish literature. The characters are complex and multidimensional, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Celestina Or The Tragic-Comedy Of Calisto And Melibea has been translated into numerous languages and has had a significant influence on Spanish and European literature. It is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its vivid characters, intricate plot, and powerful themes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.