The Book of the Courtier: The Singleton Translation (Norton

The Book of the Courtier: The Singleton Translation (Norton Critical Editions)
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The Book of the Courtier (1528) is a series of fictional conversations by courtiers of the Duke of Urbino that takes place in 1507, while Castiglione was himself attachÃ© to the Duke.
Today the Book remains the most reliable and illuminating account of Renaissance court life and of what it took to be the "Perfect Courtier" and "Court Lady." The Singleton translationâ€•the most acclaimed and accurate availableâ€•is accompanied by annotations. "Criticism" features ten essays on The Book of the Courtier, which represent the best interpretations from the United States, Italy, and England including the backgrounds-rich essays by Amedeo Quondam and James Hankins. A Selected Bibliography, a Chronology, and an Index are included.
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W W Norton & Co Inc
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0393976068
ReleaseDate 2002-03-25
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EANs 9780393976069

The Book of the Courtier: The Singleton Translation (Norton Critical Editions)