The Celestina - (World Literature in Translation) by Fernando De Rojas (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Celestina is considered by scholars to be the first European novel.
- About the Author: Lesley Byrd Simpson was a renowned translator of many great works of Spanish literature.
- 168 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
- Series Name: World Literature in Translation
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About the Book
The Celestina is considered by scholars to be the first European novel. Written in 15th-century Spain, this masterpiece is remarkable for its originality, depth, handling of dialogue, and drawing of character.Book Synopsis
The Celestina is 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, a forebear of Cervantes, was originally published anonymously in 1499; later editions bear the name of Fernando de Rojas as author.From the Back Cover
"Lesley Byrd Simpson, so thoroughly qualified to undertake this labor of love, has done a very painstaking and accurate job. . . . Simpson has quite consciously streamlined [this work] . . . making for a smoother, racier, more readable translation."--Hispanic ReviewAbout the Author
Lesley Byrd Simpson was a renowned translator of many great works of Spanish literature. His translations of The Celestina and The Poem of the Cid in particular are acclaimed for preserving the vigor and colloquial flavor of the original texts.Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 168
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Series Title: World Literature in Translation
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Fernando De Rojas
Language: English
Street Date: September 24, 2019
TCIN: 85182909
UPC: 9780520309593
Item Number (DPCI): 247-63-6968
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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