Description
A collection of essays, each tackling a Renaissance figure of speech in literature.
About the Author
Sylvia Adamson is Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Sheffield and Chair of Renaissance Studies in the School of English. Gavin Alexander is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of English, University of Cambridge, and Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge. Katrin Ettenhuber is Fellow and Lecturer in English at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and a Newton Trust Lecturer in the Faculty of English, University of Cambridge.
Reviews
'... this is an outstanding contribution to the subject - the most rewarding book about rhetoric I have ever read and a very fine tribute to the late Jeremy Maule, in whose memory it was conceived.' Neil Rhodes, Review of English Studies
'... this collection is an excellent introduction to Renaissance rhetoric and its significance for early modern thinking and writing.' Stephen B. Dobranski, Studies in English Literature 1500-1900
'... this collection's innovative focus and scholarly precision make for a necessary addition to Renaissance rhetorical and literary studies.' Melissa Hudler, Early Modern Literary Studies
'This is one of the most important works on Renaissance rhetoric to be published in recent years ... Summing up: highly recommended.' D. W. Hayes, Choice
'... meticulously edited ... it shows how valuable a knowledge of rhetoric can be in understanding how literature used to be written, and read.' Brian Vickers, The Times Literary Supplement
Book Information
ISBN 9780521866408
Author Sylvia Adamson
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 640g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 158mm * 25mm