Upon its publication in 1528, Castiglione’s handbook was considered something of an instant classic and went on to influence upper-class life and manners for centuries to come, a well as much of the Italian literature that followed it. — Using discussion among courtiers–“soldier-scholars”–as a framing device, these excerpts from Castiglione’s landmark volume touch upon such wide-ranging topics as love, war, women, politics, art, religion, providing us with a fascinating pee into Renaissance thought
Weight | 0.1 kg |
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ISBN | 9780146001741 |
Publisher | Penguin |
Publication Year | 1996 |
Pages | 59 |
Format | Paperback |