The Arte or Crafte of Rhethoryke

The Arte or Crafte of Rhethoryke

by Leonard COX (c. 1495 - c. 1549)

This text is a reprint of the first English-language book on rhetoric, including an introduction and notes from Frederic Ives Carpenter of the University of Chicago. Cox's original brief treatise covers various themes and topics related to oratory and argument. Carpenter's introductory material adds context and analysis. (Summary by Amelia Chesley)