1 gen 1528 anni - Baldassare Castiglione published "The Book of the Courtier"

Descrizione:

- courtesy book of manners
- dealt with issues of etiquette, behaviour and morals (especially at royal court)
- subtle guidance in the performance of courtly skills
- considered the definitive account of Renaissance court life
- takes the form of Renaissance dialogue - combined the aspects of drama, conversation, philosophy, and the essay