The Book of the Courtier

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The Book of the Courtier (Italian: Il Cortegiano [il korteˈdʒaːno]) by Baldassare Castiglione is a lengthy philosophical dialogue on the topic of what constitutes an ideal courtier or (in the third chapter) court lady, worthy to befriend and advise a prince or political leader.

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Image: Andrea e Gian Francesco Torresani, sucessores de Aldo Manuzio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.