Italian Courtesy-Books: Fra Bonvicino Da Riva's Fifty Courtesies for the Table (italian and English) with Other Translations and Elucidations

Italian Courtesy-Books: Fra Bonvicino Da Riva's Fifty Courtesies for the Table, compiled by William Michael Rossetti in the mid-19th century, is an anthology that explores the tradition of courtesy literature in Italy, particularly from the medieval period. This work includes both the original Italian and English translations of Bonvicino's poem, which provides detailed guidelines on polite behavior at the table. Rossetti's introduction contextualizes the evolution of social codes in Italian culture and highlights key early authors, making this book a valuable resource for understanding historical etiquette and manners.