The Rhetoric Of John Donne's Verse

By Wightman Fletcher Melton

Book Overview

""The Rhetoric of John Donne's Verse"" by Melton, Wightman Fletcher is a literary analysis of the works of John Donne, one of the most prominent poets of the 17th century. The book explores the rhetorical devices used by Donne in his poetry, including metaphors, similes, paradoxes, and puns, and how these devices contribute to the overall meaning and impact of his writing. The author examines Donne's use of language and the ways in which he employs rhetorical strategies to convey complex ideas and emotions. The book also provides historical and cultural context for Donne's work, discussing the political and religious climate of the time and its influence on his poetry. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature, as well as anyone interested in the works of John Donne and the art of rhetorical analysis.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: 1430491795
• ISBN13: 9781430491798
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"