Rojas (Fernando de Rojas)

Fernando de Rojas was a Spanish playwright and novelist from the late 15th to early 16th century, best known for his work "La Celestina." This influential book, often considered a bridge between the medieval and Renaissance periods, explores themes of love, desire, and social ambition through vivid characters and complex dialogues. Rojas’s writing significantly impacted Spanish literature, emphasizing human passions and moral ambiguities. His work remains a foundational piece in understanding Spanish cultural and literary history, illustrating the transition from religious to more human-centered storytelling during the Renaissance.