The Working Principles Of Rhetoric: Examined In Their Literary Relations And Illustrated With Examples (1900)

By John F. Genung

Book Overview

The Working Principles of Rhetoric: Examined in Their Literary Relations and Illustrated with Examples is a book written by John Franklin Genung in 1900. This book is a comprehensive study of the principles of rhetoric and how they relate to literature. It provides an in-depth analysis of the techniques used in writing and speaking, including the use of language, style, and composition. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of rhetoric. The first chapter discusses the nature and scope of rhetoric, while the second chapter examines the different types of discourse. The third chapter focuses on the principles of composition, while the fourth chapter discusses the use of style in writing. The fifth chapter examines the use of figurative language, and the sixth chapter explores the relationship between rhetoric and poetry. The book is filled with examples of rhetorical devices and techniques, including metaphors, similes, analogies, and allusions. The author uses examples from literature, including the works of Shakespeare, Milton, and Tennyson, to illustrate his points. The Working Principles of Rhetoric is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of writing and speaking.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116516597X
• ISBN13: 9781165165971
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 694 Pages
• Weight: 2.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"