The Book of the Courtier (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Baldassare Castiglione
- First Published: 1528
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Didactic
- Time of Work: March, 1507
- Setting: Italy
- Genres: Nonfiction, Essays, Didactic literature
- Subjects: Europe or Europeans, Manners or customs, Kings, queens, or royalty, Ethics, Sixteenth century, Italy or Italians, Renaissance, Nobility, Royal courts or courtiers, Chivalry
- Locales: Italy
Characters Discussed
Lady Elisabeta Gonzaga (eh-leez-ah- BEHT-ah gon-ZAH-gah), who became duchess of Urbino when she married Duke Guidobaldo in 1488. She organizes the activities at her court during four evenings in March, 1507; discussions begin and end when she says so. Although her husband is on his deathbed and they have no children, she is a gracious hostess, idealized as the model of female virtue and paid many compliments.
Lady Emilia Pia (PEE-ah), the widow of the duke’s illegitimate brother and the confidante of the duchess. She is the first to speak in...
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