Thomas Hoby was the first to translate into English this dialogue, which influenced Ben Jonson's character Fastidious Brisk from Every Man Out of His Humor.
Thomas Hoby was the first to translate into English this dialogue, which influenced Ben Jonson's character Fastidious Brisk from Every Man Out of His Humor. On the work's second evening, the sickly and cynical Gaspar Pallavicin trades barbs with Emilia that leads to the discussions on the third evening centering on the characteristics of desirable women. Advocating sprezzatura or effortlessness, the work centers on Ludovico da Canossa and Pietro Bembo and their conversations over four evenings at the court of the Duke of Urbino. For 10 points-- name this classic of the Italian renaissance by Baldassare Castiglione.
Thomas Hoby was the first to translate into English this dialogue, which influenced Ben Jonson's character Fastidious Brisk from Every Man Out of His Humor.
Il {Cortegiano} or Book of The {Courtier}