Celestina by Fernando de Rojas

Celestina

Fernando de Rojas with Margaret Sayers Peden (Translator), Margaret Sayers Peden (Translator)

250 pages • first pub 1499 (editions)

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The first European novel, exquisitely translated by Margaret Sayers Peden A timeless story of love, morality, and tragedy, Fernando de Rojas's Celestina is a classic of Spanish literature. Second only to DonQuixote in its cultural importance, Roja...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,204 reviews

Moods

funny 60%
challenging 31%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 22%
sad 18%
dark 16%
reflective 16%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 38% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.13

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