Rhetoric in the Middle Ages
| Author | : James Jerome Murphy |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 418 |
| Release | : 1981-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0520044061 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780520044067 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rhetoric in the Middle Ages by : James Jerome Murphy
Download or read book Rhetoric in the Middle Ages written by James Jerome Murphy and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows the threads of ancient rhetorical theory into the Middle Ages and examines the distinctly Medieval rhetorical genres of perceptive grammar, letter-writing, and preaching. These various forms are compared with one another and placed in the context of Medieval society. Covering the period 426 A.D. to 14.
