On EloquenceYale University Press, 1. 10. 2008 - 208 strán (strany) On Eloquence questions the common assumption that eloquence is merely a subset of rhetoric, a means toward a rhetorical end. Denis Donoghue, an eminent and prolific critic of the English language, holds that this assumption is erroneous. While rhetoric is the use of language to persuade people to do one thing rather than another, Donoghue maintains that eloquence is gratuitous, ideally autonomous, in speech and writing an upsurge of creative vitality for its own sake. He offers many instances of eloquence in words, and suggests the forms our appreciation of them should take. Donoghue argues persuasively that eloquence matters, that we should indeed care about it. Because we should care about any instances of freedom, independence, creative force, sprezzatura, he says, especially when we liveperhaps this is increasingly the casein a culture of the same, featuring official attitudes, stereotypes of the officially enforced values, sedated language, a politics of pacification. A noteworthy addition to Donoghues long-term project to reclaim a disinterested appreciation of literature as literature, this volume is a wise and pleasurable meditation on eloquence, its unique ability to move or give pleasure, and its intrinsic value. |
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... Writing is a learning process in itself. Students who can express themselves through writing will not only excel in school, but be prepared for life beyond primary education. Research has shown that teachers can help students become ...
... Writing is a learning process in itself. Students who can express themselves through writing will not only excel in school, but be prepared for life beyond primary education. Research has shown that teachers can help students become ...
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... writing about the corrida to the reader. The following pages explore how she establishes parallels between the routines, passions ... writing, 1 CONTENTS Introduction Parallels between writers and bullfighters Lifestyle and social status.
... writing about the corrida to the reader. The following pages explore how she establishes parallels between the routines, passions ... writing, 1 CONTENTS Introduction Parallels between writers and bullfighters Lifestyle and social status.
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... writer and his writing tools that ultimately makes writing possible and creates our idea of “a writer.” Back then, I could not see that the things we use to tell stories also tell stories. Auster's earlier texts in particular often ...
... writer and his writing tools that ultimately makes writing possible and creates our idea of “a writer.” Back then, I could not see that the things we use to tell stories also tell stories. Auster's earlier texts in particular often ...
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... writing and identify what makes it good ♢ Learn techniques that make writing better and easier to do ♢ Form good writing habits through structured practice, with immediate feedback ♢ Diagnose your writing skills to identify areas ...
... writing and identify what makes it good ♢ Learn techniques that make writing better and easier to do ♢ Form good writing habits through structured practice, with immediate feedback ♢ Diagnose your writing skills to identify areas ...
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... Writing for Readers and Yourself Writing for yourself means writing in a way that pleases you and that you hope will please others. To do this, strike a balance between what you would write if your intended audience were of little ...
... Writing for Readers and Yourself Writing for yourself means writing in a way that pleases you and that you hope will please others. To do this, strike a balance between what you would write if your intended audience were of little ...
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