Rhetoric And The Study Of Literature (1913)

Rhetoric And The Study Of Literature is a book written by Alfred Marshall Hitchcock and originally published in 1913. The book explores the relationship between rhetoric and the study of literature, arguing that the two disciplines are closely intertwined and that a deep understanding of rhetoric is essential for fully appreciating and analyzing literary texts.Hitchcock begins by defining rhetoric and tracing its history from ancient Greece to the present day. He then examines the ways in which rhetoric has been used in literature, from the persuasive speeches of Shakespeare's characters to the elaborate descriptions of nature in Romantic poetry.The book also explores the role of rhetoric in literary criticism, arguing that a thorough understanding of rhetorical devices and techniques is essential for analyzing and interpreting literary texts. Hitchcock provides numerous examples of how rhetorical analysis can shed new light on familiar works of literature, from the speeches of Mark Antony in Julius Caesar to the complex imagery of T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land.Overall, Rhetoric And The Study Of Literature is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the relationship between rhetoric and literature. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of both disciplines, as well as anyone interested in the art of language and its role in shaping our understanding of the world.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.