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

Murphy, James J.

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Synopsis

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 14

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About the Author

James J. Murphy, a professor emeritus at the University of California, Davis, is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty-four books on rhetoric, including A Short History of Writing Instruction and A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric.

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