This influential work by the Roman rhetorician Quintilian provides a comprehensive overview of the art of rhetoric, including the principles of effective argumentation, style, and delivery. The book is aimed at students of rhetoric, but its insights into the workings of language and persuasion continue to be valuable for writers and speakers of all kinds.

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