A Handlist of Rhetorical Terms: Second Edition

The book is in good condition, with minor wear visible on the cover edges. There is no dust jacket, as it is a paperback edition. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean and unmarked. The book does not contain any inscriptions, signatures, or library markings.

A Handlist of Rhetorical Terms by Richard A. Lanham, published by University of California Press in 1991, is a comprehensive reference guide in its Second Edition. Originally published over four decades ago, this edition continues to serve as a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature and rhetoric. The book provides an alphabetical listing of nearly 1,000 rhetorical terms, mostly derived from Greek and Latin, and includes cross-references and extended entries for central terms. Richard A. Lanham, an Emeritus Professor of English at UCLA, has crafted a work that remains indispensable for understanding formal rhetoric. This paperback edition, with ISBN 978-0-520-27368-9, is printed on acid-free paper, ensuring longevity. The book is in good condition, with slight wear on the cover edges, and is free from inscriptions or library markings. Ideal for both academic and personal libraries, this edition is a practical tool for anyone interested in the nuances of rhetorical language.