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What literary technique does Rojas claim was used to initiate La Celestina?
What literary technique does Rojas claim was used to initiate La Celestina?
The 'manuscript found' technique.
Why is La Celestina considered to have double authorship?
Why is La Celestina considered to have double authorship?
There are linguistic differences between the acts suggesting contributions from multiple authors.
What are the titles of the two versions of La Celestina, and when were they published?
What are the titles of the two versions of La Celestina, and when were they published?
The first version is Comedia published around 1499, and the second is Tragicomedia published around 1502.
What notable change occurs in the plot between the two versions of La Celestina?
What notable change occurs in the plot between the two versions of La Celestina?
In what genre is La Celestina often categorized, and what features contribute to this classification?
In what genre is La Celestina often categorized, and what features contribute to this classification?
How does La Celestina extend its narrative compared to traditional sentimental fiction?
How does La Celestina extend its narrative compared to traditional sentimental fiction?
What is the significance of La Celestina being associated with the comedia humanÃstica?
What is the significance of La Celestina being associated with the comedia humanÃstica?
How does the structure of La Celestina differ from traditional plays?
How does the structure of La Celestina differ from traditional plays?
What dramatic techniques are employed in La Celestina?
What dramatic techniques are employed in La Celestina?
What was the original ending of the love story in the first version of La Celestina?
What was the original ending of the love story in the first version of La Celestina?
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La Celestina
La Celestina
A Spanish literary masterpiece marking the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Authorship of La Celestina
Authorship of La Celestina
Rodrigo de Cota or Juan de Mena is believed to have written the first act, while Fernando de Rojas wrote the rest.
Versions of La Celestina
Versions of La Celestina
The first version, Comedia, had 16 acts, while the second, Tragicomedia, expanded to 21 acts.
Love Story in La Celestina
Love Story in La Celestina
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New Plot in La Celestina
New Plot in La Celestina
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Is La Celestina a Play?
Is La Celestina a Play?
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Purpose of La Celestina
Purpose of La Celestina
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La Celestina as a Novel
La Celestina as a Novel
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Novela Dialogada
Novela Dialogada
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Comedia Humanistica
Comedia Humanistica
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Study Notes
La Celestina: Author and Composition
- Rojas claimed to have found an anonymous first act, which he continued.
- Arguments support a dual authorship: Rodrigo de Cota or Juan de Mena (possibly for Act 1) and Fernando de Rojas (for the rest).
- The first version, "Comedia," had 16 acts (around 1499).
- The second version, "Tragicomedia," had 21 acts (around 1502)
- The second version expanded the romantic plot, delaying the lovers' punishment for more impactful storytelling, and introduced a revenge plot.
La Celestina: Genre
- La Celestina is primarily dialogue-based, lacking a narrator.
- It uses dramatic techniques (monologue, aside), similar to a play.
- However, its length suggests it wasn't meant to be performed onstage but rather read aloud.
- The complexity of the plot and characters align with novel characteristics.
- Its thematic focus on domestic life makes it akin to a modern novel.
- The play draws connections to the humanist plays of the 15th century (Plautus and Terence).
- The work is considered a humanist play written in everyday language.
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Explore the authorship and composition of 'La Celestina' by Fernando de Rojas. This quiz delves into the intriguing debates surrounding its authorship, its genres, and the distinctive narrative techniques employed in this classic work. Discover how it straddles the line between drama and novel, reflecting the complexities of 15th-century literature.
