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LoC No.: 38007636

Title: Libro intitulado El cortesano. Libro de motes de damas y caballeros

Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Libro intitulado El cortesano. Libro de motes de damas y caballeros" by Luis Milán is a historical text likely written in the late 16th century. The work serves as a guide to the customs and behaviors expected of a gentleman, showcasing the interactions and relationships within a noble court setting. The text delves into the wit and exchanges between various characters, providing insight into social norms and ideals of nobility during this time period. The opening of the work introduces the context and intentions behind it, noting the rarity and significance of Milán's writing as a reflection of Spanish courtly life. It begins with a whimsical anecdote set in ancient Rome, illustrating the importance of the virtuous knight and presenting the idea of what it means to be 'cortesano' (courteous) in both word and deed. Following this introduction, the narrative includes a lively depiction of a royal hunt involving the Duke of Calabria and his court, characterized by exchanges of riddles and playful banter among nobles and their spouses, setting the stage for deeper explorations of love, jealousy, and social gamesmanship that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Milán, Luis, 1507?-1559

Editor: Fuensanta del Valle, Feliciano Ramírez de Arellano, marqués de la, 1826-1896

Editor: Sancho Rayón, José León, 1830-1900

EBook No.: 52837

Published: Aug 18, 2016

Downloads: 192

Language: Spanish

Subject: Courtesy -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Courts and courtiers -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 38007636

Title: Libro intitulado El cortesano. Libro de motes de damas y caballeros

Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Libro intitulado El cortesano. Libro de motes de damas y caballeros" by Luis Milán is a historical text likely written in the late 16th century. The work serves as a guide to the customs and behaviors expected of a gentleman, showcasing the interactions and relationships within a noble court setting. The text delves into the wit and exchanges between various characters, providing insight into social norms and ideals of nobility during this time period. The opening of the work introduces the context and intentions behind it, noting the rarity and significance of Milán's writing as a reflection of Spanish courtly life. It begins with a whimsical anecdote set in ancient Rome, illustrating the importance of the virtuous knight and presenting the idea of what it means to be 'cortesano' (courteous) in both word and deed. Following this introduction, the narrative includes a lively depiction of a royal hunt involving the Duke of Calabria and his court, characterized by exchanges of riddles and playful banter among nobles and their spouses, setting the stage for deeper explorations of love, jealousy, and social gamesmanship that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Milán, Luis, 1507?-1559

Editor: Fuensanta del Valle, Feliciano Ramírez de Arellano, marqués de la, 1826-1896

Editor: Sancho Rayón, José León, 1830-1900

EBook No.: 52837

Published: Aug 18, 2016

Downloads: 192

Language: Spanish

Subject: Courtesy -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Courts and courtiers -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.