Ancient Rhetoric And Poetic: Interpreted From Representative Works (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162978505)

The book ""Ancient Rhetoric And Poetic: Interpreted From Representative Works"" by Charles Sears Baldwin is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek and Roman art of rhetoric and poetry. The author has interpreted the representative works of ancient writers to explain the principles and techniques of rhetoric and poetic.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the art of rhetoric and includes discussions on the nature of rhetoric, the different types of speeches, the principles of argumentation, and the use of figures of speech. The author has used examples from the works of ancient writers like Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintilian to illustrate his points.The second part of the book is devoted to the art of poetry. The author has discussed the different types of poetry, the principles of meter and rhythm, and the use of figures of speech in poetry. He has used examples from the works of ancient poets like Homer, Virgil, and Ovid to illustrate his points.The book is written in a clear and concise language, making it accessible to readers with little or no prior knowledge of the subject. It is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of ancient Greek and Roman literature, as well as for anyone interested in the art of rhetoric and poetry.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.

Author: Charles Sears Baldwin
ISBN-10: 1162978503
ISBN-13: 9781162978505
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 286
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d