Essays On Style, Rhetoric, And Language (1893)

""Essays on Style, Rhetoric, and Language"" is a collection of essays written by Fred Newton Scott and published in 1893. The book explores various aspects of language and communication, including the principles of style, the art of persuasion through rhetoric, and the use of language in literature. Scott draws on examples from classical literature and contemporary writing to illustrate his points and offer insights into the mechanics of effective communication. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of clear and concise language to the role of emotion in persuasion. Scott's writing is clear and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in improving their communication skills or studying the art of rhetoric. Overall, ""Essays on Style, Rhetoric, and Language"" is a timeless work that continues to be relevant and insightful today.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.

Despite being born into a wealthy family, Thomas De Quincey had a difficult childhood. He was forced to move quite often, and his father passed away when he was only eight years old. He attended several prestigious schools before running away when he was seventeen, returning home several months later. De Quincy studied at Oxford University for a short while, but he soon became addicted to opium, and dropped out in 1807; he would suffer from this addiction for the rest of his life. In 1821, De Quincey s struggles inspired him to write Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, which was published in London Magazine and served as a professional breakthrough for him. After his wife passed away in 1837, De Quincey s addiction became dramatically worse and his finances suffered as a result. He managed to write several more books, including a second memoir, Suspiria de Profundis, before passing away in 1859.