La Celestina |
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| Author:
| de Rojas, Fernando |
| Series title: | Letras Mayúsculas. Clásicos Castellanos Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-84-8343-085-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2011 |
| Publisher: | Combel Editorial, S.A.
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| Imprint: | Bambu, Editorial |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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A number of the great classics of Spanish-language literature are brought together in this series of specially adapted titles for young adults. Each title contains text written in a literary but accessible style and a full-color documentary that provides information about the author, the work, and the time period.
Set in 15th-century Spain, this dramatic tale follows the...
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A number of the great classics of Spanish-language literature are brought together in this series of specially adapted titles for young adults. Each title contains text written in a literary but accessible style and a full-color documentary that provides information about the author, the work, and the time period.
Set in 15th-century Spain, this dramatic tale follows the star-crossed courtship of the young nobleman Calisto and the beautiful maiden Melibea and the role that Celestina, an aged prostitute and procuress, plays in their relationship. Feeling entranced after a chance encounter with Melibea, Calisto asks Celestina to help arrange another meeting. Celestina then promptly takes control of the young couple’s affair—until her guidance ultimately leads to tragedy. At times a comic character and at others a self-assertive promoter of women’s sexual license, Celestina is a surprisingly modern woman who will be relished by a new generation of readers.
Un n#65533;mero de los grandes cl#65533;sicos de la literatura en castellano est#65533;n reunidos en esta serie de t#65533;tulos especialmente adaptados para los adolescentes. Cada t#65533;tulo contiene un texto literario pero accesible y un documental a todo color con informaci#65533;n sobre el autor, la obra y la #65533;poca.
Ambientada en Espa#65533;a durante el siglo XV, esta historia dram#65533;tica sigue el cortejo funesto del joven noble Calisto y la doncella bella Melibea y el papel que Celestina, una prostituta y alcahueta vieja, desempe#65533;a en su relaci#65533;n. Encantado despu#65533;s de un encuentro fortuito con Melibea, Calisto le pide a Celestina que le ayude concertar otra cita. Celestina en seguida toma control de la relaci#65533;n de la pareja joven—hasta que sus consejos terminan en la tragedia. A veces un personaje c#65533;mico y a veces una promovedora agresiva de la libertad sexual femenina, Celestina es una mujer sorprendentemente moderna que cautivar#65533; a una generaci#65533;n nueva de lectores.