Full Description
Although much has been written about Abraham Lincoln, there has been little rhetorical analysis of how this public man communicated with his listeners. Yet by studying his rhetoric closely, we can gain real insights into Lincoln as an orator, debater, jester, lawyer, statesman, leader, and president. This critical appraisal of his public speaking is linked to transcripts of some major speeches and to a chronology, bibliography, and an index. This useful one-volume reference is intended for students, scholars, and experts in communications and rhetoric, political science, and American studies and history.
Lois J. Einhorn presents a rhetorical analysis of Abraham Lincoln's speaking, defining his view toward public speaking, characteristics of his rhetoric, his use of humor, and the development of his various addresses while president. Texts of nine selected speeches are printed exactly. A short chronology of speeches, a selected bibliography of Lincoln as a speaker, and a general index complete this important new reference work.
Contents
Illustrations Series Foreword Halford Ryan, Foreword A Rhetorical Analysis of Abraham Lincoln's Speaking Introduction Lincoln Speaks about Speaking Did Lincoln Practice What He Preached? Characteristics and Development of Lincoln's Speaking No Laughing Matter: Lincoln's Use of Humor as a Rhetorical Device Lincoln's First Inaugural: Peace and Sword Evolving Rhetorical Stances on Emancipation Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: Immediate Failure and Lasting Success Conclusion: The Making of a Legend Lincoln Speaks Out: Texts of Selected Speeches "Lyceum Address" "Temperance Address" "House Divided Speech" "Second Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions" "Cooper Union Address" "Farewell to Springfield" "First Inaugural Address" "Gettysburg Address" "Second Inaugural Address" Notes Chronology of Major Speeches History in Motion: Selected Bibliography on Lincoln Index
