Rhetoric And Style

Rhetoric and Style by Thomas De Quincey is a comprehensive guide to the art of persuasive writing and public speaking. The book explores the principles of rhetoric, including the use of language, style, and structure to effectively communicate ideas and persuade an audience. De Quincey also delves into the history of rhetoric, tracing its development from ancient Greece to modern times.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the principles of rhetoric, including the use of figures of speech, the importance of clarity and precision, and the role of emotion in persuasion. The second part explores the different styles of writing and speaking, from the simple and direct to the ornate and complex. The final part of the book examines the practical applications of rhetoric, including its use in politics, law, and literature.Throughout the book, De Quincey provides examples of effective rhetoric from a range of sources, including speeches, essays, and literary works. He also offers practical advice on how to improve one's own writing and speaking skills, with exercises and tips for honing one's style and mastering the art of persuasion.Overall, Rhetoric and Style is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills, whether in writing or speaking. De Quincey's insights and advice are timeless, making this book a valuable addition to any writer or speaker's library.Many years ago, when studying the Aristotelian rhetoric at Oxford, it struck us that, by whatever name Aristotle might describe the main purpose of rhetoric, practically, at least, in his own treatment of it, he threw the whole stress upon finding such arguments for any given thesis as, without positively proving or disproving it, gave it a colorable support. We could not persuade ourselves that it was by accident that the topics, or general heads of argument, were never in an absolute and unconditional sense true.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.