Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles-letters - Couverture souple

Blair, Hugh; Marsh, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1120164729 ISBN 13 : 9781120164728

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles-Lettres is a book written by Hugh Blair and published in 1822. The book is a collection of lectures on the art of rhetoric, or the study of persuasive language, and belles-lettres, which refers to literature that is valued for its aesthetic qualities. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of rhetoric and belles-lettres. The first part focuses on the principles of rhetoric, including the importance of clarity, coherence, and elegance in writing. The second part examines the different modes of discourse, such as description, narration, and argumentation, and provides examples of each. The third and final part of the book looks at specific genres of literature, including poetry, drama, and the novel, and discusses the characteristics that make each genre unique.Throughout the book, Blair emphasizes the importance of using language effectively to persuade and engage an audience. He provides numerous examples of successful rhetoric and belles-lettres, including speeches by famous historical figures and works of literature by well-known authors. Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles-Lettres has been praised for its clear and concise writing style, as well as its insights into the art of persuasion. It remains a valuable resource for students of literature, rhetoric, and communication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1120164729
• ISBN 13: 9781120164728
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 148
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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