Rhetoric

by Peter Dixon

Overview

First published in 1971, this book provides a historical account of the fortunes of Rhetoric. Beginning with a study of classical rhetorical theory and practice, it goes on to explore the impact of rhetoric on English literature and the renunciation of rhetoric from the late 17^th century. The book concludes with a survey of the ways in which rhetoric was revived and re-modelled in the 20^th century and its bearings on the practice and theory of literary criticism.

This book will be of interest to those studying English literature and literary theory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138229396
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/10/2017
Series:	The Critical Idiom Reissued , #18
Pages:	98
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Dixon

Table of Contents

General Editor’s Preface; Note; 1. Introduction: Some Modern Instances 2. Classical Theory 3. The Rules of Rhetoric 4. Rhetoric and Literature 5. The Renunciation of Rhetoric 6. Rhetoric Renewed; Bibliography; Index