A Study of the Vocabulary and Rhetoric of the Letters of Saint Augustine

By Sister Wilfrid Parsons and Wilfrid Parsons

Book Overview

""A Study Of The Vocabulary And Rhetoric Of The Letters Of Saint Augustine"" by Sister Wilfrid Parsons is a comprehensive analysis of the language and style used by Saint Augustine in his letters. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Augustine's vocabulary and the second part examining his rhetorical techniques. Sister Wilfrid Parsons uses a range of linguistic and literary tools to analyze the letters, including word frequency analysis, stylistic analysis, and comparison with other works by Augustine. The book is aimed at scholars and students of Augustine's writings, as well as anyone interested in the history of language and rhetoric. Overall, ""A Study Of The Vocabulary And Rhetoric Of The Letters Of Saint Augustine"" provides a deep insight into the language and style of one of the most influential figures in Christian 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428600868
• ISBN13: 9781428600867
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"