Robert L. Ivie: Kenneth Burke's Attitude Toward Rhetoric

Authors

  • Lisa Storm Villadsen Copenhagen University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52610/rhs.v20i74.57

Abstract

Based on Robert L. Ivie lecture held at Copenhagen University November 2015. Introduction by LIsa S. Villadsen. 

Author Biography

Lisa Storm Villadsen, Copenhagen University

Lektor i retorik ved Institut for Medier, Erkendelse og Formidling, Københavns Universitet.

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Published

2022-11-16

How to Cite

Storm Villadsen, L. (2022). Robert L. Ivie: Kenneth Burke’s Attitude Toward Rhetoric. Rhetorica Scandinavica, 20(74), 7–29. https://doi.org/10.52610/rhs.v20i74.57