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Baldassare Castiglione, The Perfect Courtier V1: His Life And Letters, 1478-1529 (1908)

Baldassare Castiglione, The Perfect Courtier V1: His Life And Letters, 1478-1529 (1908)

Cartwright, Julia Ady

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ISBN10: 116458376X
ISBN13: 9781164583769
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.55
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Baldassare Castiglione was an Italian diplomat, courtier, and writer who lived during the Renaissance period. In this book, titled Baldassare Castiglione, The Perfect Courtier V1: His Life And Letters, 1478-1529, author Julia Ady Cartwright provides a comprehensive account of Castiglione's life and work.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Castiglione's life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a diplomat. Cartwright also explores his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.The second part of the book consists of Castiglione's letters, which offer insight into his personal and professional life. These letters cover a range of topics, from politics and diplomacy to literature and art.Throughout the book, Cartwright highlights Castiglione's influence on Renaissance culture and society. She also examines his most famous work, The Book of the Courtier, which outlines the qualities and behaviors of an ideal courtier.Overall, Baldassare Castiglione, The Perfect Courtier V1: His Life And Letters, 1478-1529 provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent Renaissance figure and the cultural milieu in which he lived.In Two Volumes.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.

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