The Celestina: A Fifteenth-Century Spanish Novel in Dialogue

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 Sa...