A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory vs Modern rhetorical criticism: Which Should You Read?
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"A comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the analysis of public rhetoric, Modern Rhetorical Criticism teaches readers how to examine and interpret rhetorical situations, ideas, arguments, structure, and style.…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory has the widest readership — 317 ratings behind its score.
- A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory reaches further in scholarship and criticism — cited 463 times.
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Scores by source
| A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory | Modern rhetorical criticism | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (317) | 3.7 (37) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | — |
| Google Books | 3.0 (2) | — |
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Reception
| A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory | Modern rhetorical criticism | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 317 | 37 |
| Editions | 23 | 14 |
| Citations | 463 | 179 |
| Want to read | — | 31 |
| Reading it now | — | 3 |
| Pages | 314 | 374 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory or Modern rhetorical criticism?
Modern rhetorical criticism has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Modern rhetorical criticism 3.8/5, A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory or Modern rhetorical criticism?
A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory (314 pages, ≈ 5 h 49 m); Modern rhetorical criticism (374 pages, ≈ 6 h 56 m).
Which is harder to read: A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory or Modern rhetorical criticism?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory: Challenging; Modern rhetorical criticism: Challenging.