A Latin translation of Baldassarre Castiglione's influential treatise, "Il Cortegiano" (The Courtier). This edition, titled "Balthasaris Castilionis Comitis Libri IV. De Curiali Siue Aulico, Ex Italico Sermone In Latinum Conversi," presents the work in Latin, making it accessible to a wider scholarly audience during the Renaissance. Castiglione's work explores the ideal qualities and behaviors of a courtier, offering insights into the social, political, and cultural values of the Italian Renaissance courts. The translation by Bartholomew Clerke ensures the preservation of Castiglione's ideas for future generations. A valuable resource for understanding Renaissance society, education, and the art of courtly life.
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