The Rhetoric of Fiction

By (author): "Wayne C. Booth"
Genres:Nonfiction books  Writing books  Reference books  Literary Criticism books  Criticism books  Literature books  Philosophy books  Literary Fiction books  Academic books  Theory books  
Publish Date: 1960
The Rhetoric of Fiction
ISBN0226065782
ISBN139780226065786
AsinThe Rhetoric of Fiction
Original titleThe Rhetoric of Fiction
The book argues the inevitablity of rhetoric in fiction, citing examples dating back to Shakespeare and the Greeks. I found the writing esoteric, not only that but is hard to read. Good stuff for people who don't get out enough.