A Course Of Lectures On Oratory And Criticism

""A Course of Lectures on Oratory and Criticism"" is a book written by Joseph Priestley, a renowned English theologian, philosopher, and chemist. The book is a collection of lectures that Priestley delivered in 1777 at the Warrington Academy, where he was a professor of rhetoric and belles-lettres. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to public speaking and literary criticism, including the principles of rhetoric, the art of persuasion, the different types of speeches, the role of language in communication, and the standards of literary taste. Priestley draws on the works of classical authors such as Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintilian, as well as contemporary writers like David Hume and Edmund Burke, to provide a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of oratory and criticism. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in improving their public speaking skills, understanding the principles of effective communication, and developing a critical appreciation of literature.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.