A Comparative Study of Two Late Baroque Sermons

Main topic of this work is to analyze language and stylistic elements used in two sermons from baroque period dated 1709 and 1724. Both texts come from servites order library in Nove Hrady. In the first part, main traits of the baroque poetic art are thoroughly described with respect to preachership and most important baroque preachers. Either text is being compared from point of view of composition and stylistics, text structure as well as application of rhetorical elements and figurative language in particular composition parts is dealt with. Analysis of further language levels, especially with regard to phonetics, morfology and lexicology, is also included. No research in the field of syntax was made at this point. Principal aim of this work is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the usage of Czech language at the beginning of 18th century. It should influence the reader emotionally, be persuasive, form his way of thinking and help him to come up with new ideas