The Book of the Courtier by Baldesar Castiglione

The Book of the Courtier

Baldesar Castiglione with Leonard Eckstein Opdycke (Translator)

308 pages first pub 1528 (editions)

fiction art historical history politics sociology adventurous slow-paced
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First published in 1528 and written over several years by Baldesar Castiglione, count of Novilara, "The Book of the Courtier" is one of the most important and definitive accounts of Italian Renaissance court life. Organized as a series of fictiona...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

informative 83%
reflective 83%
challenging 66%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.18

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