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Record Nr.

UNINA9910807039703321

Autore

Habinek Thomas N. <1953->

Titolo

Ancient rhetoric and oratory [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas Habinek

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, MA, : Blackwell PUB., c2004

ISBN

1-281-31047-6

9786611310479

0-470-70732-1

0-470-77359-6

0-470-77532-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (146 p.)

Collana

Blackwell introductions to the classical world

Disciplina

808/.00938

Soggetti

Rhetoric, Ancient

Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek - History and criticism

Speeches, addresses, etc., Latin - History and criticism

Oratory, Ancient

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [111]-120) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Chronological Chart; 1 Rhetoric and the State; 2 The Figure of the Orator; 3 The Craft of Rhetoric; 4 Rhetoric as Acculturation; 5 The Afterlife of Rhetoric; A Brief Outline of Ancient Rhetoric; Notes; Further Reading; Annotated Index

Sommario/riassunto

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 rea