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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Habinek, Thomas
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester : John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
Colección:Blackwell introductions to the classical world.
Temas:
Rhetoric, Ancient.
Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek > History and criticism.
Speeches, addresses, etc., Latin > History and criticism.
Oratory, Ancient.
Rhétorique ancienne.
Discours grecs > Histoire et critique.
Discours latins > Histoire et critique.
Éloquence antique.
Oratory, Ancient
Rhetoric, Ancient
Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek
Speeches, addresses, etc., Latin
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (146 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-120) and index.
ISBN:9780470775325
0470775327

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