Rhetoric, science, & magic in seventeenth-century England

Introduction: the new plainness -- Charmed and plain tropes -- Language reform in the late seventeenth century -- Natural magic -- Demonic eloquence -- Meric Casaubon on rhetorical enthusiasm -- John Dryden, new philosophy, and rhetoric -- Conclusion: the importance of philosophy of rhetoric

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Subtitles:Rhetoric, science, and magic in seventeenth-century England
Main Author: Stark, Ryan J. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Washington, D.C. Catholic University of America Press c2009
In:Year: 2009
Reviews:[Rezension von: Stark, Ryan J., Rhetoric, Science, and Magic in Seventeenth-Century England] (2011) (Purnell, Alison)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B English language / Rhetoric / Science (Motif) / Magic (Motif) / History 1600-1700
Further subjects:B English language Early modern, 1500-1700 Rhetoric
B Occultism (England) History 17th century
B Rhetoric Philosophy History 17th century
B Occultism England History 17th century
B English literature Early modern, 1500-1700 History and criticism
B Rhetoric Philosophy History 17th century
B Literature and science England History 17th century
B Literature and science (England) History 17th century
B English literature Early modern, 1500-1700 History and criticism
B English language Early modern, 1500-1700 Rhetoric
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Summary:Introduction: the new plainness -- Charmed and plain tropes -- Language reform in the late seventeenth century -- Natural magic -- Demonic eloquence -- Meric Casaubon on rhetorical enthusiasm -- John Dryden, new philosophy, and rhetoric -- Conclusion: the importance of philosophy of rhetoric
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Formerly CIP
ISBN:0813215781