The Book of the Courtier

Castiglione, Baldesar

Description

Defines the essential virtues for those at Court. This title includes a series of imaginary conversations between the real-life courtiers to the Duke of Urbino, in which his speakers discuss qualities of noble behaviour - chiefly discretion and gracefulness - as well as questions such as the duties of a good government and the true nature of love.
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Writer
Castiglione, Baldesar
Title
The Book of the Courtier
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Year
1976
Language
English
Pages
368
Weight
268 gr
EAN
9780140441925
Dimensions
198 x 128 x 22 mm
Binding format
Paperback / softback

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