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classical rhetoric studies
communication
conceptual metaphor theory
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figurative language analysis
figures
landmark essays
literary stylistics
persuasive discourse strategies
rhetoric
rhetorical figures in scientific writing
tropes
visual argumentation

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  • ISBN 9781138925625
  • Weight: 680g
  • Dimensions: 174 x 246mm
  • Publication Date: 05 Jun 2017
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Landmark Essays on Tropes and Figures offers a thorough overview of the most influential essays on rhetorical tropes and figures, providing a solid foundation for understanding this area of study. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with essays on the development of the concepts, their definitions, and their decline; the second part deals with applications: how figures and tropes have been used in various disciplinary domains, from literary criticism, to politics, science, advertising, and music.

This volumes spans writing from the early 20th century to contemporary work, providing readers with a historically grounded base for study. It brings together book chapters and journal articles that would otherwise be difficult to locate, providing a ready-made collection of readings on the topic of tropes and figures.

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Roberto Franzosi is Professor of Sociology and Linguistics at Emory University, Georgia, USA.