Common and uncommon quotes : a theory and history of epigraphs / Jared A. Griffin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griffin, Jared A., author.

Series:

Series in literary studies.

Series in literary studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Epigraphs (Literature)--History and criticism.

Epigraphs (Literature).

Dedications--History.

Dedications.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive study and narrative on the history and theory of epigraphs. It explores the rhetorical and literary functions of epigraphs in English literature from the 16th century to the early 20th century. The author, Jared A. Griffin, delves into the origins of epigraphs in European humanism and their historical development, highlighting their use in prison narratives of the American Revolutionary War. The work examines the interplay between primary texts and their epigraphs, questioning the assumed complementarity of themes and their historical and rhetorical contexts. This scholarly work aims to offer new insights into the use and significance of epigraphs for students and researchers in literary studies. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781648896170

1648896170

OCLC:

1357018652