The Rhetoric Of John Donne's Verse

By Wightman Fletcher Melton

Book Overview

The Rhetoric Of John Donne�������s Verse is a book written by Melton Wightman Fletcher that focuses on the literary works of John Donne, a prominent English poet and cleric who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. The book delves into the rhetorical techniques employed by Donne in his poetry, exploring how he uses language, imagery, and metaphor to convey complex ideas and emotions.Fletcher's analysis of Donne's works is structured around several key themes, including love, death, religion, and politics. He examines how Donne's use of rhetorical devices such as paradox, irony, and hyperbole helps to create a sense of tension and ambiguity in his poetry, and how this contributes to its enduring appeal.The book also explores the historical and cultural context in which Donne was writing, providing insights into the social and political issues of the time and how these influenced his work. Overall, The Rhetoric Of John Donne�������s Verse is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important poets in English literature, and will be of interest to students and scholars of poetry, rhetoric, and literary 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: 1163089214
• ISBN13: 9781163089217
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"