Robert Burton’s Rhetoric

Discover the fascinating insights of Robert Burton's Rhetoric, authored by Susan Wells and published by Pennsylvania State University Press in 2021. This 224-page paperback delves into the innovative methods used by the Oxford scholar Robert Burton during the seventeenth century. Wells expertly illustrates how Burton harnessed the diverse resources of his time—including various genres, languages, and academic disciplines such as medicine and rhetoric—to shape his persuasive techniques.

By exploring Burton's work, readers will find valuable lessons on early modern practices of knowledge and persuasion that remain relevant for contemporary transdisciplinary scholarship. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of rhetoric, history, and academia. Enhance your understanding of scholarly communication with Robert Burton's Rhetoric today!