M. Fabius Quintilianus was a prominent orator, declaimer, and teacher of eloquence in the first century CE. After his retirement, he wrote the Institutio oratoria, a unique treatise in antiquity because it is both a handbook of rhetoric and an educational treatise. Quintilian's fame and influence are not only based on the Institutio, but also on the two collections of Declamations which were later attributed to him. The Oxford Handbook of Quintilian aims to present Quintilian's Institutio as a key treatise in the history of Greco-Roman rhetoric and to trace its influence on the theory and practice of rhetoric and education up to the present day. Topics include Quintilian's educational programme, his concepts and classifications of rhetoric, his discussion of the five canons of rhetoric, his style, his views on literary criticism, declamation, and the relationship between rhetoric and law, and the importance of the visual and performing arts in his work. His legacy is presented in successive chapters devoted to Quintilian in late antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Italian Renaissance, Northern Europe during the Renaissance, Europe from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, and the United States of America. Other chapters examine the biographical tradition, the history of printed editions, and modern assessments of Quintilian. The contributors represent a wide range of expertise and scholarly traditions, offering a unique, multidisciplinary perspective.

The Oxford Handbook of Quintilian (Oxford Handbooks)

Literature & Fiction

Murphy, James J.

EDWARDS, Michael

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric

Continuing its tradition of providing students with a thorough review of ancient Greek and Roman rhetorical theory and practices, A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric is the premier text for undergraduate courses and graduate seminars in the history of rhetoric. Offering vivid examples of each classical rhetor, rhetorical period, and source text, students are led to understand rhetoric's role in the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Completely updated throughout, Part I of this new edition integrates new research and expanded footnotes and bibliographies for students to develop their own scholarship. Part II offers eight classical texts for reading, study, and criticism, and includes discussion questions and keys to the text in Part I.

Katula, Richard A.

Hoppmann, Michael

Routledge

Hardcover with dust jacket. G/G. Dust jacket is edge worn and scuffed; covered with mylar. Slight edge wear to boards.

Rhetoric in the Middle Ages: A History of Rhetorical Theory from Saint Augustine to the Renaissance

University of California Press

Explores rhetorical theory from the middle ages to the renaissance.

Rhetoric in the Middle Ages: A History of Rhetorical Theory from St. Augustine to the Renaissance

History

Americas

Two decades ago, Paul O. Kristeller called for 'a correct and complete listing of the manuscript and printed sources' for study of the pervasive influence of rhetoric on Renaissance culture. The Renaissance Rhetoric Short Title Catalogue, 1460-1700 now provides those primary printed sources, with 1,717 authors and 3,842 rhetorical titles in 12,325 printings, published in 310 towns and cities by 3,340 printers and publishers from Finland to Mexico prior to 1700. The catalogue is presented in alphabetical order by author surnames, with place, printer, date, and library locations for each publication, following the format for entries devised by James J. Murphy in Renaissance Rhetoric: A Short Title Catalogue (1981). Lawrence D. Green has restructured that earlier work and vastly expanded it, more than doubling the number of authors and titles, and adding thousands of new printings and library holdings. An extensive introduction explores the state of bibliography in Renaissance rhetoric today. The RRSTC takes full advantage of contemporary resources for information retrieval from several hundred libraries, leading one reviewer to praise it as 'the most complete, and the most accurate, inventory of Renaissance rhetoric ever attempted. Its vast scope will surprise even those with some awareness of the importance of the art of persuasion in this period'.

Renaissance Rhetoric Short-Title Catalogue 1460–1700

Green, Lawrence D.

Designed to encourage the study of the medieval art of discourse, this bibliography has served for fifteen years an as invaluable guide to modern works on the theory of communication in Europe from the time of Saint Augustine to the Renaissance. Now a new edition brings the material up to date and presents it in a completely reorganized format.The history of medieval rhetoric can be understood only as part of medieval efforts to understand the manifold uses of language. To this end, Murphy includes works which show the relation of grammar to rhetoric and the impact of logic upon both. Cross references are provided where appropriate and key works are annotated.

Medieval Rhetoric: A Select Bibliography (Toronto Medieval Bibliographies, 3)

Univ of Toronto Pr

University of Toronto Press

This completely revised edition of an established classic offers practical and concise assistance in solving the problems of argumentation and communication for both beginning and advanced debate speakers.
The manual, written clearly and directly, covers both policy and value issues in addition to providing clear explanations, specific examples, and graphic presentations. The organization and design of the book allow quick reference to any particular aspect of debate, making it an excellent classroom text as well as a valuable tool during actual debates. A glossary of key debating terms and a selected bibliography of sources to consult when researching debate topics provide additional benefits for students.

The Debater's Guide, Revised Edition

Reference

Ericson, Jon M.

Zeuschner, Raymond Bud

Words, Language & Grammar

Southern Illinois University Press

Thousands of debaters at all levels have relied on this practical guide for reference and instruction in argumentation and communication since it was first published in 1961. Now in a third, fully revised edition featuring restructured chapters, updated examples, and the addition of parliamentary debate as a form, The Debater’s Guide continues to be the leading handbook for helping both novice and advanced students develop the skills necessary to successfully apply the basic principles of debate.
Cutting through theory with clear explanations and specific applications, this compact volume with a broad scope offers students and teachers no-frills assistance in resolving the major problem faced by debaters: the need to present arguments forcefully and cogently while reacting effectively to criticism. Readers are advised on matters from budgeting time in a debate to speaking in outline form through a well-organized series of explanations, specific examples, and graphic presentations related to both policy and value issues. 
Beginning with a clear explication of basic principles, The Debater’s Guide presents chronologically the steps of building a debate case, reviews the strategy of planning for refutation and defense, and offers sound advice on presenting the case in oral discourse. Expanded contents pages and effective use of subheadings allow for quick reference to any particular aspect of debate, making it an excellent classroom text as well as a valuable, hands-on tool during actual debates. A glossary of key terms used in debate complements the volume.

The Debater's Guide, 3rd Edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

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The Oxford Handbook of Quintilian (Oxford Handbooks)

A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric

A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric

Rhetoric in the Middle Ages: A History of Rhetorical Theory from Saint Augustine to the Renaissance

Rhetoric in the Middle Ages: A History of Rhetorical Theory from St. Augustine to the Renaissance

Renaissance Rhetoric Short-Title Catalogue 1460–1700

Medieval Rhetoric: A Select Bibliography (Toronto Medieval Bibliographies, 3)

Medieval Rhetoric: A Select Bibliography (Toronto Medieval Bibliographies, 3)

The Debater's Guide, Revised Edition

The Debater's Guide, 3rd Edition