Habinek, Thomas
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 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.
Keywords: LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical LIT004190
- Author(s)
- Habinek, Thomas
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2005
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 1
- Series
- Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World
- Page amount
- 144 pages
- Category
- Litterary Studies
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (PDF)
- 9780470775325
- Printed ISBN
- 9780631235149