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The Art of Rhetoric

The Art of Rhetoric

by Aristotle

Uncover Persuasion and the Principles Behind Oratorical Skill

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The Art of Rhetoric (4th century BCE) is a practical manual on the art of public speaking and persuasion. Written almost 2,500 years ago, The Art of Rhetoric remains one of the most incisive and comprehensive studies on rhetoric ever written.

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