Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory.
This book introduces readers to the ancient rhetorical tradition by investigating key questions about the origins, nature and importance of rhetoric.:.; Explores the role of the orator, especially the two greatest figures of the tradition, Demosthenes and Cicero.; Investigates the place of rhetoric...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester :
John Wiley & Sons,
2007.
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| Series: | Blackwell introductions to the classical world.
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Full text (Emmanuel users only) |
| Summary: | This book introduces readers to the ancient rhetorical tradition by investigating key questions about the origins, nature and importance of rhetoric.:.; Explores the role of the orator, especially the two greatest figures of the tradition, Demosthenes and Cicero.; Investigates the place of rhetoric at the center of ancient education.; Considers the role of rhetoric since the end of antiquity.; Includes a glossary of proper names and technical terms; a chronological table of political events, authors, orators, and rhetorical works; and suggestions for further reading. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (146 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-120) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780470775325 0470775327 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |