The Letters of Junius: With Notes and Illustrations, Historical, Political, Biographical, and Critical

Junius

ISBN 10: 0371980186 / ISBN 13: 9780371980187

Published by HardPress Ltd, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Letters of Junius: With Notes and Illustrations, Historical, Political, Biographical, and Critical
• Publisher: HardPress Ltd
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371980186
• ISBN 13: 9780371980187
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 526 grams

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Synopsis

The Letters Of Junius: With Notes And Illustrations, Historical, Political, Biographical, And Critical by Junius. This two-volume edition presents a historical, philosophical, and critical examination of the famed eighteenth-century Letters attributed to the anonymous political writer known as Junius. Accompanied by notes and illustrations, the volume situates the Letters within a broad context of eloquence, constitutional law, and political controversy, and includes introductory essays on the nature and evolution of eloquence, and comparisons with classical and modern orators. The editor’s introduction surveys the concept of political rhetoric across four eras, discusses the relationship between eloquence and power, and assesses the Letters’ influence on modern political thought, press freedom, and public opinion. A substantial section is devoted to the question of authorship, reviewing Beza, Languet, and other candidates before presenting a cautious interpretation. The edition also features prefatory remarks, observations, and notes that illuminate the Letters’ historical functions, biographical implications, and critical methods. Overall, this work blends literary criticism, political philosophy, and historical inquiry to illuminate one of Britain’s most influential rhetorical contests.