Castiglione, Baldassarre, conte,  1478-1529 <br/><br/>
The Book of the Courtier 

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<br/><br/> "The Book of the Courtier" by conte Baldassarre Castiglione is a philosophical dialogue composed between 1508 and 1528. Set over four evenings at the Renaissance court of Urbino, the work presents courtiers debating what makes an ideal gentleman worthy of serving a prince. They discuss noble rank, physical prowess, artistic knowledge, proper speech, and the mysterious quality of *sprezzatura*—a studied nonchalance that conceals effort. The book also explores humor, love, and the nature of the perfect court lady, creating a portrait of a vanishing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Courtesy -- Early works to 1800 Courts and courtiers -- Early works to 1800 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BJ