Rhetoric
Michael Hawcroft
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Rhetoric
Published
1999
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
268
ISBN-10
0198160070
Description
"Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, whether spoken or written. In the first chapter of Rhetoric: Readings in French Literature, Michael Hawcroft sets out its principles comprehensively and lucidly, providing an easily-consulted outline of key terms and a wide range of illustrative examples. Subsequent chapters explore rhetoric at work in different genres, via close reading of texts which range from the drama of Moliere, Racine, and Beckett; Montaigne, Sevigne, and Gide on the self; and the prose fiction of Laclos, Zola, and Sarraute, to poetry by d'Aubigne, Baudelaire, and Cesaire, and the oratory of de Gaulle and Yourcenar. This is at once a handbook of rhetoric and a guide to its application to French texts from the sixteenth century to the present."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Rhetoric?
This edition of Rhetoric has approximately 268 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rhetoric?
For most readers, Rhetoric typically takes between 5h 35m and 3h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,000 words
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What is the word count of Rhetoric?
The estimated word count for Rhetoric is approximately 67,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Rhetoric?
Rhetoric was written by Michael Hawcroft.
When was Rhetoric published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.