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The Stylistic Achievement Of Mere Christianity, Gary L. Tandy
The Stylistic Achievement Of Mere Christianity, Gary L. Tandy
Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal
This essay will not attempt to explain the cultural, sociological, and theological reasons for the ongoing relevance of Lewis’s Mere Christianity. It will, however, look closely at several aspects of the work in order to assess its rhetorical and literary achievement. It will also suggest that, while Lewis’ understanding of Christian doctrine and his mastery of logical argument are important (and have received the bulk of critical attention), the success of Mere Christianity has more to do with the style through which the author communicated its content. Specifically, Lewis’ rhetorical or apologetic theory led him to focus on the …
What Presidential Speeches Can Teach Us About Audience Analysis, Kevin Jones
What Presidential Speeches Can Teach Us About Audience Analysis, Kevin Jones
Faculty Publications - Department of Communication and Cinematic Arts
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