Funeral Oratory and the Cultural Ideals of Italian Humanism - McManamon S.J. John M. - książka

Opis

In his study of Renaissance Italy's funeral orations, McManamon explores Italian humanism as a distinct period within Western rhetoric. Through his analysis of numerous funeral speeches, he offers an insightful overview of prominent civic matters and humanistic topics, significantly enriching the history of rhetoric with new material. During these funeral speeches, Italian humanists seized the opportunity to advocate for their reformist ideals. This work was initially released in 1989 as part of the UNC Press Enduring Editions. This series utilizes cutting-edge digital technology to revive previously out-of-print books from their prestigious backlist, presenting them in unaltered, affordable paperback editions that preserve both their historical and cultural significance.