The Rhetoric of Lincoln's Letters

"Lincoln's letters have been cited in countless biographical and critical works yet have received little scholarly attention. This comprehensive study reveals his letters as fundamental to understanding his development as a writer. He wrote more than 5,000 of his own. He employed more sophisticated rhetorical strategies to deal with political opponents, imperious generals and critics of his policies"--Provided by publisher.

Year

2018

Language

English

Publisher

McFarland

Editions

1

Pages

220

ISBN

9780786463206

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