BLThe first full-length analysis of the rhetorical and preaching theories of Ramon Llull, the thirteenth century lay philosopher and theologian Johnston demonstrates how Llull adapted commonplace ideas of courtly speech and popular sermons in order to create a unitary art of secular and sacred eloquence, and shows that Llull exemplifies the development of intellectual and spiritual ideals among the growing class of educated lay people in the later Middle Ages.
Reviews
In his scholarly study, Mark D. Johnston assesses Llull's approach to eloquence. * Times Literary Supplement *
This is ... a good book because it cuts Llull down to size, arguing that he was neither a 'singluar genius' not a 'scholastic giant', while bringing out the real individuality of at least some of his theories about rhetoric and speech. * D.L. D'Avray, University College, London, Ecclesiastical History 48/4 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780195090055
Author Mark D. Johnston
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 587g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 167mm * 25mm