 First edition | |
| Author | Mark Forsyth |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Rhetoric |
| Published | 2013 |
| Publisher | Icon Books |
| Publication place | UK |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781848316218 |
The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase is a non-fiction book by Mark Forsyth published in 2013.[1][2][3] The book explains classical rhetoric, dedicating each chapter to a rhetorical figure with examples of its use, particularly in the works of William Shakespeare. Forsyth argues the power of Shakespeare's language was a result of studying formal rhetoric, and highlights their use through Shakespeare's development.
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