Coleccion Támesis.Serie B. Textos, 14. Softcover volume, measuring approximately 6.75" x 9.5", with flaps, displays light shelfwear. Binding is sound. Pages exhibit very occasional pencil/ink markings, largely in bibliography. xiii/268 pages. This is an early translation of "La Celestina" (1499), one of the greatest works of all Spanish literature, based on an "early version of James Mabbe's translation. from a manuscript in possession of the Duke of Northunberland and at present in Alnwick Castle." It was edited by Guadalupe Mart�nez Lacalle.

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Title: Celestine or the Tragick-Comedie of Calisto and Melibea (Textos B)
Publisher: Tamesis Books (London)
Publication Date: 1972
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0900411562
ISBN 13: 9780900411564
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good

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Or the tragick-comedie of calisto and melibea: images and text of british library 167.c.26 (ib.55009; the royal copy of the first edition) and c.21.d (ib 55095; the grenville copy of the second edition)

In a 15th-century Spanish city, old Celestina manipulates the love lives of rich and poor alike, always to her own advantage. Now she has decided to make Melibea fall in love with Calisto. What lies and sorcery will she use? Will she succeed?

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Text: English, Spanish (translation)

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