Download or read book Shakespeare's Use of the Arts of Language written by Sister Miriam Joseph and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 2016-04-23 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive study, Sister Miriam Joseph Rauh examines Shakespeare's masterful use of the arts of language — grammar, logic, and rhetoric — in his plays and poems. Drawing on the general theory of composition prevalent during the Renaissance, she illuminates how Shakespeare employed these techniques to create his enduring works. With numerous examples from across Shakespeare's oeuvre, this book offers a fresh perspective on the Bard's unparalleled command of language and its role in his literary artistry.