Ancient rhetoric and oratory / Thomas Habinek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Habinek, Thomas N., 1953-

Series:

Blackwell introductions to the classical world.

Blackwell introductions to the classical world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rhetoric, Ancient.

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

Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek.

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

Speeches, addresses, etc., Latin.

Oratory, Ancient.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (146 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA : Blackwell PUB., c2004.

Language Note:

English

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 rea

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

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

ISBN:

9786611310479

9781281310477

1281310476

9780470707326

0470707321

9780470773598

0470773596

9780470775325

0470775327

OCLC:

214281346