Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Book Of The Courtier: From The Italian Of Count Baldassare Castiglione

The Book Of The Courtier: From The Italian Of Count Baldassare Castiglione

Hoby, Thomas
Raleigh, Walter

Paperback

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1432525522
ISBN13: 9781432525521
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Book of the Courtier is a classic work of literature originally written in Italian by Count Baldassare Castiglione in the 16th century. This book is a guide on how to become a perfect courtier, or a person who is skilled in the art of conversation, etiquette, and social graces. The book is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of courtly life.The first part of the book discusses the ideal qualities of a courtier, such as grace, wit, and physical beauty. The second part focuses on the importance of education and the arts, including music, poetry, and painting. The third part is devoted to the art of conversation, including how to engage in witty banter and how to debate with others. The final part of the book explores the relationship between the courtier and the ruler, including the importance of loyalty and how to offer advice to a ruler.This edition of The Book of the Courtier is translated into English by Thomas Hoby and includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the author and the book. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of courtly life or the art of conversation and social graces.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

4 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All