Heinrich begins the introduction to his book with a brief overview on the history of rhetoric. He traces its beginnings to ancient Greece, explains its influence on Roman orators, mentions its significance to William Shakespeare, and delves into its demise within academia in the 1800s. Heinrich notes that rhetoric has had a recent surge in popularity among undergraduates but laments its low profile in greater society. He states that his goal is to resurrect for his readers the lost art of rhetoric.
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