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



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Autore: Habinek Thomas N. <1953-> Visualizza persona
Titolo: Ancient rhetoric and oratory [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas Habinek Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Malden, MA, : Blackwell PUB., c2004
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (146 p.)
Disciplina: 808/.00938
Soggetto topico: Rhetoric, Ancient
Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek - History and criticism
Speeches, addresses, etc., Latin - History and criticism
Oratory, Ancient
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
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ISBN: 1-281-31047-6
9786611310479
0-470-70732-1
0-470-77359-6
0-470-77532-7
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910145592803321
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Serie: Blackwell introductions to the classical world.