The Rhetoric of Sensibility in Eighteenth-Century Culture

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Focusing on the eighteenth-century's intrigue with the human body, this book delves into how physicality was perceived as a powerful medium of expression and communication. It examines the cultural significance of sensibility during this period, highlighting how bodily experiences shaped emotional and rhetorical discourse. Through various contexts, it reveals the interplay between physicality and sentiment, illustrating the era's unique understanding of human expression.