by Giovanni Della Casa · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788879833431
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«Galateo» is the treatise on good manners by Giovanni Della Casa, published by Newton Compton in paperback (100 pages, in Italian).
The book presents itself as the teachings of an old man to a young man on living in society. It reviews dress, gestures and manners, rejects mockery and hurtful words, and advises on conversation and appropriate vocabulary. Beneath it lies the Renaissance ideal of moderation and proportion.
Work originally published in 1558. This complete Italian edition, edited by Giancarlo Rati, belongs to the Tascabili Economici Newton collection.
For readers interested in Italian Renaissance literature and the history of customs and courtesy.
