The Celestina: A Fifteenth-Century Spanish Novel in Dialogue

An old bawd brimming with salty wisdom derived from a vigorous and sinful life, she is one of the great creations of all literature and holds a secure place beside her two compatriots, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. Written in fifteenth-century Spain, this novel focuses on the character of Celestina, who dominates the scene.