On the Sublime: Translated Into English by H. L. Havell, With an Introduction by Andrew Lang (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Longinus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331477335 ISBN 13: 9780331477337

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the power of classical rhetoric with a translated aTreatise on the Sublime.

This edition presents the ancient work on the art of grand, forceful expression, brought to life in English by H. L. Havell and introduced by Andrew Lang. It explores how sublimity in style moves audiences, through analysis, examples, and discussion of craft, clarity, and impact.

Structured for readers who love literary history and rhetoric, the book assembles six parts of theory and critique. It investigates what makes grand writing effective, how style can elevate thought, and why some passages feel larger than life. The introduction frames the work's publication history and the questions scholars still debate today.

• Learn what sublimity means in rhetoric and how it can be recognized in speech and writing.
• See how cadence, rhythm, and figure work together to heighten impact without sacrificing clarity.
• Explore examples and discussion that illuminate ancient and later ideas about style and influence.
• Understand the historical context and scholarly questions surrounding the authorship and dating of the treatise.

Ideal for readers of literary criticism and classical philosophy, and for anyone curious about the enduring questions of style, power, and expression.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331477335
• ISBN 13: 9780331477337
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136