Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student, 4th Edition

I hesitated purchasing this resource after reading a few reviews reporting significant grammatical errors in the text. Of course, such errors would bring into question the quality of the information in a book presenting itself as a textbook for modern students of Rhetoric. However, I was so in need of a textbook that explains the basics of classical rhetoric, and other resources I had purchased just didn’t meet my needs. I had no choice but to try this textbook, despite my initial inertia.I am glad I followed my gut feelings to be adventurous. This is my second cover-to-reading through this book, and my understanding of classical rhetoric is where I wanted it to be— sound, grounded and usable!In hindsight, I wished I had purchased this resource as my first book to understand Rhetoric; I certainly would have spared myself the headaches and grief of trying to grasp the basics of rhetoric from the resources I had purchased earlier.Yes, there were a few typos in the text, but the quality of the information with it’s simple and clear style rendered these deficiencies of no consequence to me. This book contains what I was hoping it would— and it exceeded my expectations. It is money well spent for me!

I bought this text book for a rhetoric and composition class last year. This is a book that I could not fathom reselling. It is so detailed and helpful; it has come in handy in any class that requires written papers, or verbal speeches. I wish I would have found this book earlier in college, as it would have enlightened me to so much pertinent information, in or out of class. If this book is for a class, or one who is interested in rhetoric, I highly recommend picking this up.

One of the few books that have improved my writing since high school. (Most just regurgitate the same basic information...) This book is very comprehensive in its inclusion of classical logical and rhetorical concepts and isn't as dry as it could easily be. It's a great reference. Worth the money.

I used this as a textbook for class and found the exercises for assignments useful. Anyone wanting to improve their writing skills could learn a thing or two by reading it.

This book is filled with commentary on classical understandings of rhetoric. The use of language is shown to be bound in the logical strength of the argument. Critical thinkers, educators, and writers of all genres will find value in these pages.

Bought this to learn about rhetoric, not for a class. It is a good overview of rhetoric, although I would recommend starting with Thank You For Arguing, which is a more enjoyable and lucid read. For a book on rhetoric the writing is quite taxing and could have benefitted from a good editor. There are also typos throughout, which was a disappointment. Still, it is a great reference that includes some excellent examples of rhetoric. Unfortunately, it reads like the textbook that it is.

Wow, this is an incredible book. It covers the whole scheme of things involving writing, from basic logic lessons to exercises for analyzing great prose masters. Indispensable.

Knowledge of Rhetoric improves our daily encounters with neighbors. Improves our self awareness. It makes us better people.I recommend it as a supplement to educating our children. Don't rely on the modern teaching all by itself.

A magnificent book to enrich your speeches

I first encountered "Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student" in the 1970s. The mix of the historical, theoretical, and applied dazzled me then, and remains with me to this day. I am forever learning from this work. Each new edition builds on the last and imparts a level of guidance and wisdom about the foremost tool for work and life: language and its uses. A priceless book.

I loved this book and it elevated my writing.