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 17th century. The book concludes with a survey of the ways in which rhetoric was revived and re-modelled in the 20th 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.
| ISBN: | 9781138229396 |
| Publication date: | 10th July 2017 |
| Author: | Peter Dixon |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 94 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom |
| Genres: |
Literary theory Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Literary studies: general |