Synopsis
Lectures On Rhetoric And Belles Letters is a comprehensive guide to the art of persuasive communication, written by Scottish philosopher and rhetorician Hugh Blair. Originally published in the late 18th century, this book is considered a classic in the field of rhetoric and has been widely studied and referenced by scholars and students alike.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of rhetoric and literature. The first section provides an overview of the principles of rhetoric, including its history, purpose, and basic techniques. The subsequent sections delve deeper into specific topics such as style, invention, arrangement, and delivery, providing practical advice and examples for aspiring writers and speakers.Blair's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of experience. He draws on a wide range of literary examples, from ancient Greek and Roman texts to contemporary works, to illustrate his points and provide inspiration for readers.Overall, Lectures On Rhetoric And Belles Letters is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills, whether for personal or professional purposes. Its timeless insights and practical advice continue to be relevant and useful today, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the art of persuasion.With A Memoir Of The Author. To Which Are Added, Copious Questions; And An Analysis Of Each Lecture By Mills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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From the Publisher
This new edition of Hugh Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres, edited by Linda Ferreira-Buckley and S. Michael Halloran, answers the need for a complete, reliable text.
Although the extent of its influence cannot be measured fully, Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres was undoubtedly a primary vehicle for introducing many eighteenth- and nineteenth-century scholars to classical rhetoric and French belletristic rhetoric-its success due in part to the ease with which the lectures combine neoclassical and Enlightenment thought, accommodating emerging social concerns. Ferreira-Buckley and Halloran's extensive treatment revives the tradition of belletristic rhetoric, improving the understanding of Blair's place in the study of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century discourse, while finding him relevant in the twenty-first.
This edition also includes an introduction by the editors along with a table of variants in the 1783 and 1785 editions of the lectures, prepared by Gary Layne Hatch and Lara Calder. This edition contains forty-seven lectures and remains faithful to the text of the 1785 London edition. The editors contextualize Hugh Blair's motivations and thinking by providing an extended account of Blair's life and era. The bibliography of works by and about Blair is an invaluable aid, surpassing previous research on Blair.
About the Author
Linda Ferreira-Buckley is an associate professor of English and rhetoric at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches courses in writing, the history of rhetoric and English studies, and Victorian literature. Her work has appeared in such journals as College English and Rhetoric Review.
S. Michael Halloran is a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in rhetorical theory and analysis, emphasizing connections with history and communication media. He is the coeditor (with Gregory Clark) of Oratorical Culture in Nineteenth-Century America: Essays on the Transformation of the Theory and Practice of Rhetoric.
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