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Arte or Crafte of Rhethoryke

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) (3 hr 2 min)

Chapters

Preface

Carpenter's Introduction: the author and his career

Carpenter's Introduction: list of works by Cox

Carpenter's Introduction: the rhetoric of Cox

Dedication

The Arte or Crafte of Rhethoryke

Of an Oracion Demonftratiue

Of an Oracyon Deliberatiue

Of the Thyrde Kynde of Oracyons, called Judiciall

The Conclusion of the Author