The Establishment of Modern English Prose in the Reformation and the Enlightenment

The book explores the evolution of prose writing as a distinct art form, contrasting it with verse. Ian Robinson delves into the history of rhetoric and examines influential prose writers in English, offering a fresh perspective on the significance of sentence structure, which he argues is a product of post-medieval history. He posits that the interplay between rhetorical style and literary meaning is crucial for comprehending our perception of the external world, highlighting the intricate connections between language and understanding.