Fernando de Rojas

Fernando de Rojas was a Spanish author and playwright, best known for his work 'La Celestina', a seminal piece in Spanish literature that bridges the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Books

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  1. 1. La Celestina

    Cover of '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 651st Greatest Book of All Time