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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of Italy's elite through Castiglione's famous work The Book of the Courtier, a seminal text in European literature. The author traces how the book's ideals of manners and conduct shaped the Italian Renaissance court, and influenced subsequent artistic and literary movements. Through detailed comparison, the author links Castiglione's writings to Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, suggesting that the witty exchanges between Benedick and Beatrice may have been inspired by real-life figures depicted in The Book of the Courtier. By examining Castiglione's ideas on love, honor, and the role of women, the book sheds light on the broader cultural and intellectual landscape of the Renaissance, illuminating how Castiglione's work continues to resonate today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282612818_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282612818
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282612818
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)