The Book of the Courtier

Type

Book

Authors

Castiglione ( Baldesar Castiglione )

Tags

courtier, relationships between the sexes, Renaissance, social life, Urbino, Palazzo Ducale. Federico of Montefeltro, Elisabetta Gonzaga, Emilia Pia, Giuliano de Medici, Cardinal Pietro Bembo, Cardinal Bernardo Dovizi da Bibbiena, Bernardo Accolti, Francesco Maria della Rovere, Federico Gonzaga

Description

A vivid portrayal of Italian court life during the Renaissance, including what constitutes the "Perfect Courtier" and "Court Lady." The book reveals sidelights on social life, ethics, politics, humor, sports and relations between the sexes. Included are 32 pages of pictures chosen especially for this edition; they portray some of the famous people, scenes, and activities described in the book.

Biblio Notes

Translated by Charles S Singleton. Baldesar Castiglione was an Italian diplomat and man of letters. He was attached to the court of the Duke of Urbino when he began this book. The book was completed in the year 1516, published in Venice in 1528, and first translated into English in 1561.

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