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<b>Discretion and decorum, nonchalance and gracefulness</b> <p>These are the qualities of the complete and perfect courtier, described by Castiglione in a series of imaginary conversations between the principal members of the court of Urbino in 1507. Castiglione's book is of enormous historical value as a deeply felt account of the ideals of the Italian Renaissance at the moment of its greatest splendour. But the enduring topicality of some of the issues raised in <i>The Book of the Courtier</i>, together with the author's sensitivity to atmosphere, his powers of narrative and delicate psychological perception, make it, in addition, a highly skillful and entertaining comedy of manners.</p>

Author

Conte Baldassarre Castiglione

Publisher

Wordsworth Editions Limited

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9781840221138