The article presents two exemplary cases, based on the definition of the perfect courtier elaborated by Castiglione in his dialogue Il Cortegiano, and on Amedeo Quondam’s comments on the importance, in this «form of life», of conversation and courtesans’ skills. The «grace» of court life is shown in the books; the analysis of two episodes of the Amadís and the Sferamundi of Greece at a distance of 60 years, between Spain and Italy, makes it possible to note the persistence of this way of life in its various nuances, where the more mature variations accentuate the wonderful details of palaces and gardens and they highlight female protagonism.
Representación cortesana en unos libros de caballerías renacentistas: la conversación y la fiesta en el Amadís de Gaula y en el Esferamundi de Grecia
Anna Bognolo
2021-01-01
Abstract
The article presents two exemplary cases, based on the definition of the perfect courtier elaborated by Castiglione in his dialogue Il Cortegiano, and on Amedeo Quondam’s comments on the importance, in this «form of life», of conversation and courtesans’ skills. The «grace» of court life is shown in the books; the analysis of two episodes of the Amadís and the Sferamundi of Greece at a distance of 60 years, between Spain and Italy, makes it possible to note the persistence of this way of life in its various nuances, where the more mature variations accentuate the wonderful details of palaces and gardens and they highlight female protagonism.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.