Rhetoric and courtliness in early modern literature

Description:

This book explores the early modern interest in conversation. Conversation was widely accepted to have been inspired by the philosopher Cicero. Recognising his influence on courtesy literature - the main source for 'civil conversation' - Jennifer Richards uncovers new ways of thinking about humanism as a project of linguistic and social reform.

subjects: Conversation,  Conversation in literature,  Courtesy in literature,  Courts and courtiers in literature,  English language,  English literature,  History,  History and criticism,  Humanists,  Intellectual life,  Rhetoric,  Modern Literature

Places: England

Times: 16th century,  17th century,  Early modern, 1500-1700