9781332020249 - Lectures on Rhetoric (Classic Reprint) de Blair, Hugh (4 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 aids in fostering a cultivated and advanced understanding of taste and eloquence. It explores multifaceted concepts of taste, including its nature, development via cultivation and education, and vulnerability to external influences. The author argues that taste is a powerful combination of natural sensitivity and refined understanding, and that its improvement requires the application of sound reasoning. The book places an emphasis on the value of delicate and balanced taste, acknowledging its capacity to produce heightened sensory experiences and profound emotional responses. However, it also acknowledges the existence of corrupted taste and provides guidance on distinguishing between corrupted and authentic taste. The author emphasizes the critical importance of perspicuity and precision in language as foundational qualities for effective communication. He stresses that clarity of expression facilitates comprehension and prevents confusion, allowing ideas to be conveyed distinctly and powerfully. This book serves as an invaluable guide for individuals seeking to enhance their literary and oratorical skills. By providing a comprehensive understanding of taste and eloquence, it offers readers practical tools and insights to cultivate their own refined judgment and expressive abilities. 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.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 178 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.41 inches. This item is printed on demand.