On Eloquence

by Denis Donoghue

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An eloquent reminder of why we should care about--and revel in--eloquence in literature and speech

On Eloquence questions the common assumption that eloquence is merely a subset of rhetoric, a means toward a rhetorical end. Denis Donoghue, an eminent and prolific critic of the English language, holds that this assumption is erroneous. While rhetoric is the use of language to persuade people to do one thing rather than another,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0300158394

ISBN13:9780300158397

Release Date:January 2010

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Related Subjects

Criticism & Theory History & Criticism Humanities Language Arts Literature Movements & Periods Public Speaking Words, Language & Grammar Writing Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

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