Blair’s Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles-Letters (1822)

Blair's Lectures On Rhetoric And Belles-Letters is a book written by Hugh Blair in 1822. The book is a collection of lectures that Blair gave on the subjects of rhetoric and belles-lettres (beautiful letters) during his tenure as a professor of rhetoric and belles-lettres at the University of Edinburgh. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the principles of rhetoric, including the nature of language, the principles of style, and the art of persuasion. The second part of the book is devoted to the study of poetry, including the principles of poetic composition, the nature of different types of poetry, and the analysis of specific poems. The third and final part of the book is concerned with the study of prose, including the principles of prose composition, the nature of different types of prose, and the analysis of specific prose works.Throughout the book, Blair emphasizes the importance of clear and effective communication, both in writing and in speaking. He argues that the principles of rhetoric and belles-lettres are essential for anyone who wishes to communicate effectively, whether in the fields of politics, business, or the arts. Overall, Blair's Lectures On Rhetoric And Belles-Letters is a comprehensive and influential work on the subjects of rhetoric and belles-lettres, and it continues to be studied and referenced by scholars and writers today.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.