Renaissance Literary Theory And Practice: Classicism In The Rhetoric And Poetic Of Italy, France, And England, 1400-1600 by Charles Sears Baldwin is a comprehensive study of the literary theory and practice of the Renaissance period. The book explores the development of classicism in the rhetoric and poetry of Italy, France, and England between the years 1400 and 1600.The author examines the works of major Renaissance writers such as Petrarch, Boccaccio, Dante, Ronsard, Du Bellay, Spenser, and Shakespeare, and analyzes ...
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Renaissance Literary Theory And Practice: Classicism In The Rhetoric And Poetic Of Italy, France, And England, 1400-1600 by Charles Sears Baldwin is a comprehensive study of the literary theory and practice of the Renaissance period. The book explores the development of classicism in the rhetoric and poetry of Italy, France, and England between the years 1400 and 1600.The author examines the works of major Renaissance writers such as Petrarch, Boccaccio, Dante, Ronsard, Du Bellay, Spenser, and Shakespeare, and analyzes their use of classical literary forms and techniques. The book also delves into the influence of humanism on Renaissance literature, and the emergence of new literary genres such as the sonnet, the epic, and the pastoral.In addition to literary theory, Renaissance Literary Theory And Practice also covers the practical aspects of writing during this period, including the role of the patron, the publication process, and the importance of rhetorical skills in both written and oral communication.Overall, Baldwin's book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the literary theory and practice of the Renaissance period, and is an essential resource for scholars and students of Renaissance literature and history.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.
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Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Gloucester, Mass. : Peter Smith, 1959. Clean, square and unmarked. No dj. Full cloth binding. 251pp. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
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