St. Augustine, The Orator: A Study of the Rhetorical Qualities of St. Augustine's Sermons Ad Populum

St. Augustine, The Orator: A Study of the Rhetorical Qualities of St. Augustine's Sermons Ad Populum is a book written by Sister M. Inviolata Barry. The book is a detailed analysis of the rhetorical qualities of St. Augustine's sermons ad populum, which were delivered to the common people. The author examines the sermons and explores the ways in which St. Augustine used rhetorical devices to persuade and inspire his audience. The book also delves into the historical and cultural context of St. Augustine's time, providing a comprehensive understanding of the impact of his speeches. The author uses a combination of literary and historical analysis to provide a complete picture of St. Augustine's oratory skills, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of rhetoric or the life and work of St. Augustine.1924. This work is a dissertation submitted to the Catholic Sisters College of the Catholic University of America, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The purpose of this dissertation is to make as accurate and complete a study as possible of St. Augustine the orator, as displayed in his sermons ad populum. Never before has a thorough study been made of the rhetorical qualities of the sermons of this most renowned of all preachers of the early Latin church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.