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Language english uniform title libro del cortegiano english series penguin classics, l192 isbn 0140441921 description 367 p. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The courtier has to imbue with grace his movements, his. Sprezzatura, or the art of effortless mastery, was coined in 1528 by baldassare castiglione in the book of the courtier. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. In a lively series of imaginary conversations between the reallife courtiers to the duke o. The book of the courtier by baldassare castiglione, is a lengthy philosophical dialogue on the topic of what constitutes an ideal courtier or court lady, worthy to befriend and advise a prince or political leader. He received a thorough humanistic education, while acquiring a refined appreciation of art. The courtier history bibliographies cite this for me. Dec 31, 2009 organized as a series of fictional conversations that occur between the courtiers of the duke of urbino in 1507, the book of the courtier discusses the expectations of a courtier who must have a warrior spirit, be athletic, and have good knowledge of the humanities, classics and fine arts. Italian humanist, diplomat and courtier, famous for his il libro del cortegiano the book of the courtier, 1528, which was translated into many languages and made castiglione the arbiter of aristocratic manners during the renaissance. Further references to il cortegiano will appear parenthetically in the body of the text.
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