The Princeton Text Book in Rhetoric (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Matthew Boyd Hope

 
9780267870035: The Princeton Text Book in Rhetoric (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master a timeless approach to rhetoric with a proven, classroom‑tested guide.

This edition presents a structured Text Book in Rhetoric for use in the classroom, explaining the principles behind argument, persuasion, and the art of effective communication. It frames how instructors in the 19th century built a practical curriculum to help students think clearly, argue well, and engage audiences with disciplined style.

  • Learn the distinction between conviction and persuasion, and how both shape speech and influence listeners
  • Explore how invention, arrangement, and the proper use of language build a complete discourse
  • See how theory meets practice through classroom methods, comparisons to other works, and guided study
  • Discover foundational sections on style and elocution, including how voice, gesture, and expression support meaning
Ideal for students and teachers of rhetoric, this edition supports careful study of classic methods and their clear, real‑world application.

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