Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student - Hardcover

Corbett, Edward P. J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195062930 ISBN 13: 9780195062939

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

The value of classical rhetoric for both English composition and speech courses has become increasingly clear in recent years. This volume is based on the premise that the system of Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintilian, which taught the student how to find something to say, how to select and organize material, and how to phrase it in the best possible manner, is still useful and effective--more detailed in coverage and more positive in approach than any of the courses of study that replaced it. Now in its Third Edition, this highly successful textbook continues to present a coherent and realistic approach to the teaching of writing by adapting the principles of classical rhetoric and by using precepts, imitation, and constant practice as its core. The work stresses argumentative discourse, but most of its principles apply equally well to exposition, description, and narration. The new third edition of this classic text has been completely brought up to date, using inclusive language throughout and giving greater representation to women writers; offering shorter, timelier selections; and providing a useful phonetic guide to tropes and figures derived from Greek and Latin words. Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student will be an invaluable resource for courses in composition, speech, rhetoric, and linguistics.

About this title

About the Author

Edward P. J. Corbett, Professor of English, Ohio State University, Columbus.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195062930
• ISBN 13: 9780195062939
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 616