On the Excellence and Dignity of the Roman Court is Stephen Greenblatt speaking through the voice of Lapo da Castiglionchio, just as he does through Poggio Bracciolini:
Just think of the dinner parties at the papal court--witty gossip, along with fantastic food and drink served by beautiful, young, hairless boys.
Just think of the dinner parties at the papal court--witty gossip, along with fantastic food and drink served by beautiful, young, hairless boys.
