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Celestina (other)
Celestina may refer to: In arts and entertainment: *''La Celestina'', a 15th-century Spanish novel * ''Celestina'' (novel), an 18th-century English work by poet Charlotte Turner Smith *''La Celestina'', Spanish title of ''The Wanton of Spain'', a 1969 Spanish drama film *Celestina, a harpsichord-like keyboard instrument whose strings were sounded with a bow, invented by Adam Walker (inventor) People: *Celestina Aladekoba, American dancer and choreographer *Celestina Boninsegna (1877–1947), Italian operatic soprano *Celestina Popa Celestina Stefania Popa-Toma (born 12 July 1970) is a retired Romanian artistic gymnast, who competed internationally between 1985 and 1988. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Celestina
''The Tragicomedy of Calisto and Melibea'' ( es, Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea), known in Spain as ''La Celestina'' is a work entirely in dialogue published in 1499. It is attributed to Fernando de Rojas, a descendant of converted Jews, who practiced law and, later in life, served as an alderman of Talavera de la Reina, an important commercial center near Toledo. The book is considered to be one of the greatest works of all Spanish literature, and is usually regarded as marking the end of the medieval period and the beginning of the renaissance in Spanish literature. Although usually regarded as a novel, it is written as a continuous series of dialogues and can be taken as a play, having been staged as such and filmed. The story tells of a bachelor, Calisto, who uses the old procuress and bawd Celestina to start an affair with Melibea, an unmarried girl kept in seclusion by her parents. Though the two use the rhetoric of courtly love, sex — not marriage — is their aim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestina (novel)
''Celestina'' is an eighteenth-century English novel and poet Charlotte Smith’s third novel. Published in 1791 by Thomas Cadell, the novel tells the story of an adopted orphan who discovers the secret of her parentage and marries the man she loves. It is a courtship novel that follows the typical Cinderella plot while still commenting on contemporary political issues. ''Celestina'' is a satire of traditional English class and gender assumptions, particularly the idea that nobility is connected to rank or wealth. The heroine's worth lies in her " enlightened human soul";Qtd. in Fletcher, "Introduction", 17. she is valuable in and of herself. As a model for young readers, Celestina was liberating—she was independent and assertive. While Celestina is a heroine of sensibility who relies on her feelings to develop sympathy for others, it is the hero, Willoughby, who is the most sentimental of all, reversing the stereotypical association of strong emotions with femininity. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wanton Of Spain
''The Wanton of Spain'' ( es, La Celestina) is a 1969 Spanish drama film directed by César Fernández Ardavín. The film was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 42nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences It was also entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Julián Mateos as Calisto * Elisa Ramírez as Melibea * Amelia de la Torre as Celestina * Hugo Blanco * Gonzalo Cañas * Heidelotte Diehl as Areúsa * Eva Guerr as Lucrecia * Eva Lissa as Alisa * Antonio Mancho * Antonio Medina * Ursula Mellin as Elicia (as Uschi Mellin) * Konrad Wagner as Pleberio See also * List of submissions to the 42nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film * List of Spanish submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film Spain has submitted films for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film since the conception of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Walker (inventor)
Adam Walker (1730/31 – 11 February 1821) was an English writer and inventor. He gave lectures on astronomy, aided by one of his inventions, the eidouranion. Life Walker was born in Patterdale in Westmorland, the son of a woollen manufacturer. He left school almost before he could read, but continued to study on his own. He borrowed books, and occupied his leisure in constructing models of neighbouring corn mills, paper mills and fulling mills. His reputation as a student at the age of fifteen procured him the post of usher at Ledsham school in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Three years later he was appointed writing-master and accountant at the Free School in Macclesfield, where he studied mathematics and produced his first publication, ''A System of Family Bookkeeping, with a Ready Ruled Book'' (1758). He also made some ventures in trade which were unsuccessful, and lectured on astronomy in Manchester. The success of his lectures encouraged him, after four years at Macclesfield ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestina Aladekoba
Celestina Aladekoba is a Nigerian-American recording artist, dancer and actress. She is perhaps best known for appearing in Prince's " Black Sweat" music video, and in MTV's original dance-themed reality show program ''DanceLife''. Life and career Aladekoba grew up in Nigeria and Maryland. She is also well known for playing basketball and for winning the Miss California Jr. She was a background dancer in Missy Elliott, Will Smith and Usher music videos. The DanceLife cast appeared on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show''. Aladekoba's fancy footwork has garnered her comparisons to prominent choreographers such as Fatima Robinson, Debbie Allen and Judith Jamison. Her signature dance move is the "Matrix Move". The "Matrix Move" is done by firmly planting one's feet on the ground and leaning the body backward. Celestina has demonstrated the move on ''DanceLife''. She has the ability to lean and balance with her body almost parallel to the ground, and throw her arms behind her. Aladekoba ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestina Boninsegna
Celestina Boninsegna (26 February 1877 – 13 February 1947) was an Italian operatic dramatic soprano, known for her interpretations of the heroines in Verdi's operas. Although particularly eminent in Verdi's works, she sang a wide repertoire during her 25-year career, including Rosaura in the world premiere of Mascagni's ''Le maschere''. Boninsegna made many recordings between 1904 and 1918, and her voice was one of the most successfully captured on disc during that period.Tuggle, Metropolitan Opera Archives Career Boninsegna was born in Reggio Emilia, where she began to study singing in her youth with Guglielmo Mattioli. She made her professional opera debut at the unusually young age of 15, singing Norina in '' Don Pasquale''.Celletti, Rodolfo/Valeria Pregliasco Gualerzi: "Celestina Boninsegna", Grove Music Online Boninsegna entered the Conservatorio Gioachino Rossini in Pesaro shortly thereafter, where she studied under Virginia Boccabadati. In 1897, she made her operatic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestina Popa
Celestina Stefania Popa-Toma (born 12 July 1970) is a retired Romanian artistic gymnast, who competed internationally between 1985 and 1988.Gymn-Forum Celestina Popa She is an Olympic silver medalist and a world gold and silver medalist with the team. She is best known for her eponymous straddle pike jump with full turn on floor as well as for her flexibility and style. Career In 1984 Popa placed second at the Romanian Junior Nationals and she became a member of the national team. In 1985 she was a member of the silver medal winning team at the 1985 World Championships. Also in 1985, she was the all arou ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
