Knowledge of 16th century poetics has grown very slowly in the English-speaking world, and much that has been written on the subject reflects the critical preconceptions of our own age. Yet it is the 16th century's own preconceptions which are so necessary and useful to our understanding of then artistry and artistic achievement of the literary works of that period. It is important for us to know firsthand what the literary perceptions of 16th century writers and readers were, because that century stands squarely in the middle of the greatest outpouring of literature in Western history - the early modern, pre-Romantic period. To help answer this need, this major work of Renaissance literary criticism is now available in a new English translation, based on the revised edition of 1606. Unlike the works of certain of his contemporaries, Viperano's De Poetica is not primarily concerned with defending poetry as a superior literary form - rather, he focuses on the historical aspects of the development of poetry, the theoretical bases of poetic art, and the practical matters concerning the reading and writing of poems. It is the fullness and breadth of his poetics along with a refreshing conciseness which recommend Viperano to the modern student as a guide to the attitudes of 16th and 17th century Western Europeans towards literature.

On Poetry (Library of Renaissance Humanism)

Literature & Fiction

Rollinson, Philip

Viperano, G. A.

History & Criticism

James Clarke & Co.

Readings from Classical Rhetoric

Here, for the first time in one volume, are all the extant writings focusing on rhetoric that were composed before the fall of Rome.
This unique anthology of primary texts in classical rhetoric contains the work of 24 ancient writers from Homer through St. Augustine, including Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Tacitus, and Longinus.
Along with many widely recognized translations, special features include the first English translations of works by Theon and Nicolaus, as well as new translations of two works by important sophists, Gorgias’ encomium on Helen and Alcidamas’ essay on composition.
The writers are grouped chronologically into historical periods, allowing the reader to understand the scope and significance of rhetoric in antiquity. Introductions are included to each period, as well as to each writer, with writers’ biographies, major works, and salient features of excerpts.

Reference

Matsen B.A. M.A. Ph.D., Patricia P.

Sousa B.A. M.A. Ph.D., Marion

Words, Language & Grammar

Southern Illinois University Press

A direct, simple, straightforward review of the essentials of the faith. This is a revision in contemporary English of the famous Catechism for Young Children: An Introduction to the Shorter Catechism by Joseph P. Engels, originally published in 1840.

The Children's Catechism

Summertown Texts

This is a concise review of what the Westminster Confession says and means in the context of its origins in the Reformation and the 17th century and in the context of our own day in the 21st century. The introduction is followed by chapter-by-chapter, section-by-section, analysis and explanation. There is also a synoptic outline of the contents of the Confession and comprehensive indices of subjects and names.

A Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith: Commentary

Gerstner, John H.

Kelly, Douglas F.

Religion & Spirituality

This is a concise review of what the Westminster Confession says and means in the context of its origins in the Reformation and the 17th century and in the context of our own day in the 21st century. The introduction is followed by chapter-by-chapter, section-by-section, analysis and explanation. There is also a synoptic outline of the contents of the Confession and comprehensive indices of subjects and names.

A Guide: The Westminster Confession of Faith : Commentary

Camden House has now taken over the publication of the Renaissance Papers, a selection of the best papers from the Southern Renaissance Conference, held annually at the University of Tennessee; beginning with 1997, volumes will appear in the same calendar year as the title. Back issues are also available from Camden House.Topics addressed by a number of distinguished scholars in this latest volume include the political workings of Elizabeth I's pastoral regime, Donne's defense of the Jacobean religious settlement, collaborative pedagogy for term-teaching Shakespeare to undergraduates, Renaissance lyric poetics, Robert Herrick's verse, amd Margaret Cavendish's play with Shakespearian dramatic theme and technique. Contributors: ANNE D. HALL, WAYNE ERICKSON, JON A. QUITSLUND, NANDRA PERRY, A.E.B. COLDIRON, ELENA LEVY-NAVARRO, HEATHER A. HIRSCHFELD, A. LEIGH DeNEEF, ROBERT W. HALLI Jr, SUSAN C. STAUB, JEANNE ADDISON ROBERTS

Renaissance Papers 1997

History

Howard-Hill, Trevor

Europe

Camden House

This is a precise, accurate rendering of the original Westminster Confession into modern English. Also included are the changes and additions made to the Confession and its proof texts. The text has been carefully prepared for readability, contemporaneity, and fidelity to the doctrinal content of the original by a team of experts in language, translation, and theology.

The Westminster Confession of Faith: An Authentic Modern Version

McClure, Hugh W., III

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