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La retorica è intorno a noi: è nella relazione che facciamo a un importante cliente, nella richiesta di un buon tavolo al ristorante, nella supplica ai nostri figli affinché mangino le verdure. La retorica imprime forza alle parole: persuade, blandisce, motiva e raggira, appassiona e depista... Uno strumento raffinato, dalle molteplici potenzialità, che per molto tempo è stato considerato solo appannaggio dei politici, ma che in realtà usiamo tutti nel quotidiano, probabilmente senza rendercene conto, quindi senza sfruttarne appieno le possibilità. Ed è proprio per imparare a conoscerlo e a padroneggiarlo meglio che Sam Leith ricostruisce le tappe fondamentali della storia – dalle sue origini in Attica fino a Obama, passando per Cicerone, Elisabetta I, Hitler e Jennifer Lopez – in un viaggio unico che, unendo passato e presente, cultura pop e cultura classica, attraverso esempi pratici, ci porterà a conoscere un’arte che è più che mai utile e fondamentale per fare davvero colpo nella vita.
- ISBN: 886833013X
- Casa Editrice: Ponte alle Grazie
- Pagine: 322
- Data di uscita: 19-09-2013
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Mr. Leith makes rhetoric, basically the art of persuasion, practical and easy to understand for someone who didn’t give this topic that much thought. This book was not only the balance between discussion about rhetoric and mild humor, but the many examples referenced from film, literature, politics, Leggi tutto
This book was a little too advanced for me. I can get only so much from studying the great speakers that the author used as examples. I did appreciate his explanation of the historical development of rhetoric, however. The stories of Plato and Aristotle were particularly helpful.
i'm sorry sam but i was forced to read this for a class and assigned readings automatically make me hate the book at least a little bit. i actually did like the book but then i realized how long it was and how little time i had left to read it and just skimmed the rest. i genuinely did enjoy the 25
Interesting read, but I do think it's more appropriate as a book just to read when you like rhetoric, not necessarily as a study book (which it was for me).
I know it is often said that “actions speak louder than words” but words, you know, do also carry some weight as well, as evidenced in “Words Like Loaded Pistols.” What I really liked about this book was not only the balance between discussion about rhetoric and mild humor, but the many examples ref Leggi tutto
I bought this for my high school student to read as an “after summer” refresher on persuasive essay writing. It really is perfect for this – it reviews rhetorical techniques and types of speeches/essays in a very entertaining way (though my student probably won't recognize the Yogi Bear/Jellystone P Leggi tutto
When you load that pistol, what's the difference between a live round that hits the target and a dud that misses its mark? Ultimately, I didn't leave with a clear answer to that question. By going over great speeches from history, the author illustrates rhetorical tricks. But there must be plenty of Leggi tutto
Impressively unfunny. Rife with already outdated and overwrought pop-culture references, a borderline condescending tone of voice and annoying footnotes created just to make HILARIOUS* comments. The admittedly well-structured and interesting theoretical material collapses under the weight of misguid Leggi tutto
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