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Rhetoric in the Middle Ages: A History of Rhetorical Theory from Saint Augustine to the Renaissance - Hardcover

Murphy, James J.

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9780520024397: Rhetoric in the Middle Ages: A History of Rhetorical Theory from Saint Augustine to the Renaissance

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Originally published in 1974, this book follows the threads of ancient rhetorical theory into the Middle Ages and examines the distinctly Medieval rhetorical genres of perceptive grammar, letter-writing, and preaching. These various forms are compared with one another and placed in the context of Medieval society. Covering the period 426 A.D. to 1416 A.D., the book considers the influence of Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, and Horace. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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9780866982696: Rhetoric in the Middle Ages: A History of Rhetorical Theory from Saint Augustine to the Renaissance (Volume 227) (Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies)

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ISBN 10:  0866982698 ISBN 13:  9780866982696
Publisher: ACMRS Press, 2001
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