Quintilian's Didactic Metaphors (1910)

Quintilian's Didactic Metaphors is a book written by Jane Gray Carter in 1910. The book is a detailed analysis of the metaphors used by the Roman rhetorician Quintilian in his work ""Institutio Oratoria"". Quintilian's work is considered to be one of the most important treatises on rhetoric and oratory in the Western tradition. Carter's book examines the various metaphors used by Quintilian in his work and provides a thorough analysis of their meaning and significance. She explores how Quintilian used metaphors to convey complex ideas and concepts, and how these metaphors were used to instruct and educate his readers. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Quintilian's use of metaphors. Carter begins by providing an overview of Quintilian's life and work, and then moves on to examine the different types of metaphors used by the Roman rhetorician. Throughout the book, Carter provides numerous examples of Quintilian's metaphors and explains their significance in detail. She also discusses the influence of Quintilian's work on later writers and thinkers, including the Renaissance humanists. Overall, Quintilian's Didactic Metaphors is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important works on rhetoric and oratory in the Western tradition. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of classical literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of language and communication.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.