La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas
The book is a tragic comedy set in 15th-century Spain, revolving around the passionate and ill-fated love affair between Calisto and Melibea. After Calisto falls for Melibea but is rejected, he enlists the help of Celestina, an old and cunning procuress, to win Melibea's heart. Celestina's manipulations initially seem successful, but her greed and the involvement of various other servants and hangers-on lead to a series of dramatic and violent events. The story ultimately unfolds into a cautionary tale of lust, deception, and the destructive consequences of obsessive love, ending in tragedy for most of the main characters.
The 639th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1499
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- 22,000
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- 12th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 39th on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- 171st on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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