The Rhetorical Principles Of Narration (1911)

By Carroll Lewis Maxcy

Book Overview

""The Rhetorical Principles of Narration"" is a book written by Carroll Lewis Maxcy and originally published in 1911. The book focuses on the art of storytelling and the principles of effective narration. Maxcy explores the different techniques that writers and speakers can use to engage their audience, including the use of vivid imagery, effective pacing, and the careful selection of words and phrases. He also examines the role of structure in storytelling, discussing the importance of creating a clear beginning, middle, and end, as well as the use of foreshadowing and other narrative devices. Throughout the book, Maxcy provides numerous examples of effective storytelling, drawing on works from authors such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Poe. ""The Rhetorical Principles of Narration"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of storytelling, from writers and speakers to students of literature and rhetoric.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: 110432587X
• ISBN13: 9781104325879
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"