Free Downloads The Rhetoric And The Poetics Of Aristotle
Translated by Rhys Roberts and Ingram Bywater, Introduction by Edward P.J. Corbett
Paperback: 324 pages
Publisher: Modern Library; 1 edition (March 1, 1984)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0075546027
ISBN-13: 978-0075546023
Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 0.7 x 7.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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First, this edition is helpful for those who like to see the "big picture" toward the beginning of study. There is a well written and insightful introduction as well as a one paragraph summary of each chapter. Very nice.I picked this translation after thumbing through three or four alternatives at a used bookstore. This seemed readable, yet not dumbed down. A great find.
Aristotle's Rhetoric is a wonderful read, and one which is still highly relevant today. It should be noted that, despite the blurbs on the product page, the Kindle edition is not the Kennedy translation. The Kennedy translation is really worth the extra money for the print edition if you have a serious interest in the subject, but the Kindle edition is a decent (and cheap!) introduction to the text, although it lacks annotations, and any sort of introductions.
Aristotle, depending upon the translation, can be quite the slog. This isn't something most would read for pleasure. I chose it over the Lawson-Tancred translation because it's a bit more of an accessible translation and it has plenty of introductory materials and over views to help students make sense of the prose.
Unless you are religious and have a favorite tome for that sort of thing, this is the most important book you will ever read. Such a spectacular study of humanity, so accurate despite so many centuries and cultures between. The wisdom of so many holy books without the need for spectacle, guilt, hyperbole, or esoteric didacticism. It cuts to the chase and beautifully illustrates practically everything that's gone wrong with modern politics, everywhere. It's nice, in a way, to see that people haven't changed a whit since Aristotle's time, but it's depressing to see that people haven't changed a whit since Aristotle's time either. It's not an easy read; it's hard to grapple with the ideas; and you have to want to improve yourself to bother with it. But worth it, if for no other reason this book will show you how to spot the B.S. pretty much everyone is dishing out in this hyper spun world of ours.
If you're into the English language, debate, or just being persuasive, you really should start with this book. It's a little thick for reading material - definitely not a beach book. But it's filled with tried and true aphorisms and directions to becoming a better speaker and writer. Go, Aristotle!
I enjoyed reading the articles on how to game plan to deliver a speech or debate by taking account of audience and their emotions. I have used it at work for speaking in front of colleagues. It makes me a better person- conversing with family and neighbors.
This book is a classic theatre lovers, writers, and speakers of all varieties should own! My copy arrived quickly and in excellent condition--I'm very happy with this purchase.
I bought this book for my class on rhetorical criticism. I really love Aristotle...great book!! Aristotle was a smart man!
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