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A Grammar Of Rhetoric And Polite Literature by Alexander Jamieson. This prescriptive handbook from the 18th–century tradition grounds eloquence in solid principles of language, style, and taste, arguing for substance over show and for sound reasoning to govern composition. It traces language from vivid, figurative speech rooted in instinctive gesture to more measured, rational systems, distinguishing spoken and written forms and asserting perspicuity and unity of thought as end goals. The work outlines a multi-part program: Book I treats language as the foundation of eloquence; Book II covers general grammar, focusing on nouns and verbs; Book III explains verbal criticism and canons of usage; Books IV–VI summarize grammar and rules for perspicuity, unity, and strength in sentences; Books VII–IX address poetry, taste, criticism, and delivery. It offers a practical toolkit for evaluating and crafting prose and verse, including figures of speech (metaphor, simile, allegory, apostrophe), cadence, pronunciation, and the conduct of discourse. Written for schools and private instruction, it aims to cultivate good taste, clear expression, and effective public speaking.
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