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The Contemporary Reception of Classical Rhetoric - Appropriations of Ancient Discourse (Paperback) Loot Price: R860
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The Contemporary Reception of Classical Rhetoric - Appropriations of Ancient Discourse (Paperback): Kathleen E. Welch

The Contemporary Reception of Classical Rhetoric - Appropriations of Ancient Discourse (Paperback)

Kathleen E. Welch

Series: Routledge Communication Series

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Responding to the reassertion of orality in the twentieth century in the form of electronic media such as the telegraph, film, video, computers, and television, this unique volume traces the roots of classical rhetoric in the modern world. Welch begins by changing the current view of classical rhetoric by reinterpreting the existing texts into fluid language contexts -- a change that requires relinquishing the formulaic tradition, acquiring an awareness of translation issues, and constructing a classical rhetoric beginning with the Fifth Century B.C. She continues with a discussion of the adaptability of this material to new language situations, including political, cultural, and linguistic change, providing it with much of its power as well as its longevity. The book concludes that classical rhetoric can readily address any situation since it focuses not only on critical stances toward discourse that already exists, but also presents elaborate theories for the production of new discourse.

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Imprint: Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin: United States
Series: Routledge Communication Series
Release date: June 1991
First published: 1990
Authors: Kathleen E. Welch
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 978-0-8058-1126-1
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > General
Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval
Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General
LSN: 0-8058-1126-5
Barcode: 9780805811261

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