Jak z uczuć uczynić argumenty? Środki retoryczne w wybranych szkicach krytycznoliterackich Michała Grabowskiego
How to translate feelings into arguments? Rhetorical figures in selected literary critical essays by Michał Grabowski

Summary/Abstract: The example of critical literary texts by Michał Grabowski, a critic of the romantic era, demonstrates not only his individual struggle with his own text, but also presents the model of expressing recommendations that prevailed in the 19th century critique. The example of rhetorical strategies used by Grabowski will open a discussion about a much broader issue – it will make it possible to present one of many romantic models of criticism which, despite empowering the audience, was based on a rhetorical influence on the reader's choices. Although Grabowski's criticism is characterized by a conciliatory tone, and the author seems to only provide readers with advice, his expressions also reveal attempts at controlling the development of literature and its reception. I will thus present the tools used by the author of O poezji XIX wieku, which will allow me to more fully elucidate his literary critical views.

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