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The Book of the Courtier

by Castiglione and Bull

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ISBN13: 9780140441925
ISBN10: 0140441921
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Discretion, decorum, nonchalance, and gracefulness are qualities of the complete and perfect Italian Renaissance courtier that are outlined in this series of imaginary conversations between the principal members of the court of Urbino in 1507.

Synopsis:

Through a series of imaginary conversations between the real-life courtiers to the Duke of Urbino, Baldesar's speakers discuss qualities of noble behaviour, as well as wider questions such as the duties of good government and the true nature of love.

Synopsis:

The Italian Renaissance man's handbook, defining the essential virtues of a man of the Court.

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ISBN:
9780140441925
Translator:
Bull, George
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Translator:
Bull, George
Author:
Bull, George
Author:
Castiglione, Baldesar
Author:
Castiglione, Baldassarre
Location:
London
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Translations into english
Subject:
Courtesy
Subject:
Courts and courtiers
Subject:
Renaissance
Copyright:
1976
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Penguin classics
Series Volume:
104-671
Publication Date:
October 1976
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
7.82x5.06x.85 in. .59 lbs.
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