Readings in Rhetorical Criticism

by Carl R. Burgchardt (Editor)

An important collection for scholars and students, this volume surveys major approaches to rhetorical criticism through significant essays that explain and illustrate them. From H. A. Wichelns's groundbreaking "The Literary Criticism of Oratory" to recent representatives of feminist criticism, close textual analysis, and postmodernism, these essays reflect the historical development, diversity, and practice of rhetorical criticism. The second edition has been updated to reflect recent scholarship, current directions, and classroom needs. Collectively, the forty essays in this book are among the most important and widely cited in the literature of rhetorical criticism.

Hardcover

First published April 1, 1995

Reviews

[Seth Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

A worthy firehose to try and drink from.

Countless influential essays in small font cover the discipline of rhetoric from nearly every angle. The book is invaluable for introducing students to the discipline of rhetoric and how to use it. While there is so much more to learn, this book helps give the reader the "feel" of it.

Good stuff, but long and challenging--take yourself out to dinner upon completion.

[Robert Bartram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Something to keep in the library. Great reference book.