Wilson's Art Of Rhetoric, 1560

by Thomas Wilson

Wilson's Art of Rhetoric, 1560 (1909) is a book written by Thomas Wilson, originally published in 1560. The book is a guide to the art of rhetoric, which is the art of persuasive speaking and writing. Wilson's Art of Rhetoric is a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of rhetoric, including the principles of composition, the use of figures of speech, and the art of delivery. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of experience. The 1909 edition of the book includes an introduction by George Saintsbury, a renowned literary critic, which provides additional context and insight into Wilson's work. Overall, Wilson's Art of Rhetoric is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of persuasive communication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

290 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1553

About the author

1525-1581

Reviews

[Angelina]

I fully understand that you need to take into account time and place when you read something written in the 1500s, but the blatant sexism was very off-putting and probably made me more critical than I would have otherwise been. There are a few spots that are poorly organized and thus confusing, and I wasn't in love with some of his examples of "good rhetoric"--I almost wish I could go back in time and hand him a copy of Malcolm Gladwell's "David and Goliath" just to watch his face as he read the first bit.

Also, written to preserve the Middle English, so u=v except when it doesn't and such. I'd recommend trying the Canterbury Tales over this if you want a Middle English experience.

[Mary]

A complete ciceroian rhetoric in the vernacular, but plenty of interesting risks of rhetoric, Protestant pope-bashing, and anxieties of nationalism.