9781330774175 - Of the Origin and Progress of Language, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint) de Monboddo, James Burnett (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of language. It investigates the nature of language itself, contrasting various languages and their expressive abilities. There is a particular focus on the rhetorical and poetical forms of language, and the ideas presented in this text have had a marked influence on the understanding and development of these art forms. The author discusses the essence and trajectory of rhetoric, from its humble origins to its supreme importance in political and civic life. This text also studies eloquence, separating it from other persuasive arts and discerning its unique properties. The ideas proposed in this book have shaped our understanding of rhetoric and poetry, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to master these arts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.