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Which language was "The Book of the Courtier" originally written in?

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Answer

"The Book of the Courtier" was originally written in Italian. Composed by Baldassare Castiglione, it is a Renaissance treatise on the ideal courtier, providing a guide to courtly behavior and etiquette. The work was highly influential in shaping the behavior and ideals of the European nobility and is considered a classic of Renaissance literature.