Court Culture · English Literature

Which Renaissance work most strongly influenced ideals of court culture?

  1. Utopia by Thomas More
  2. The Faerie Queene by Spenser
  3. The Prince by Machiavelli
  4. The Book of the Courtier
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Correct answer: The Book of the Courtier

The Book of the Courtier by Castiglione defines the ideals of behavior, education, and conduct expected at court. It became a key guide for Renaissance courtiers across Europe.

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