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The Book of the Courtier (Penguin Classics)
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The Book of the Courtier is an entertaining comedy of manners and a revealing window onto the ideals and preoccupations of the Italian Renaissance at the moment of its greatest splendour.
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Classic Literature
This edition of 'The Book of the Courtier' offers timeless insights into Renaissance courtly behavior, making it essential for literature enthusiasts and students of history alike.
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Published by Penguin Classics, this book ensures high-quality print and durability, ideal for avid readers who appreciate well-crafted, stylish editions that withstand the test of time.
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Readers can explore the intricate social dynamics of the Italian Renaissance, enhancing their understanding of cultural heritage and the evolution of modern social etiquette.
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- ‘The courtier has to imbue with grace his movements, his gestures, his way of doing things and in short, his every action’In The Book of the Courtier (1528), Baldesar Castiglione, a diplomat and Papal Nuncio to Rome, sets out to define the essential virtues for those at Court. In a lively series of imaginary conversations between the real-life courtiers to the Duke of Urbino, his speakers discuss qualities of noble behaviour – chiefly discretion, decorum, nonchalance and gracefulness – as well as wider questions such as the duties of a good government and the true nature of love. Castiglione’s narrative power and psychological perception make this guide both an entertaining comedy of manners and a revealing window onto the ideals and preoccupations of the Italian Renaissance at the moment of its greatest splendour.George Bull’s elegant translation captures the variety of tone in Castiglione’s speakers, from comic interjections to elevated rhetoric. This edition includes an introduction examining Castiglione’s career in the courts of Urbino and Mantua, a list of the historical characters he portrays and further reading.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
| Publication date | October 28, 1976 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780140441925 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0140441925 |
| Item Weight | 9.5 ounces (269.33 grams) |
| Dimensions | 5.12 x 0.79 x 7.8 inches (13 x 2 x 19.8 cm) |
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Renaissance Enthusiasts
This book is ideal for those fascinated by Renaissance culture, art, and historical social practices.
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Students of Literature
Students studying classical literature or philosophy will benefit from its insights into human behavior and courtly life.
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Historians and Scholars
Historians looking to understand social dynamics and etiquette in the Renaissance period will find this work invaluable.
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Casual Readers
Casual readers may find the book's dense prose and historical context challenging and less engaging.
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Renaissance Editorial Review
The Book of the Courtier is an interesting review of what people thought in the 17th century, although long and involved. The translation is really good, although some readers have expressed disappointment about the printing quality and the fact that the text doesn't fill the page. The book is a great read and a must-have for anyone interested in Castiglione and Renaissance social history. However, some readers have suggested that it isn't general history and requires some background knowledge to fully understand it. One customer got the book as a gift and the recipient loved it, while another customer had trouble reading the Kindle version due to typos and coding problems.
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- Interesting review of 17th-century social thought
- Great translation
- Must-read for those interested in Castiglione and Renaissance social history
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- Disappointing printing quality
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- Defines essential virtues for those at court
- Lively imaginary conversations between courtiers to the Duke of Urbino
- Discusses noble behaviour, duties of a good government, and true nature of love
- Elegant translation by George Bull
- Includes introduction examining Castiglione's career in the courts of Urbino and Mantua
- Part of Penguin Classics, a leading publisher of classic literature
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