Introduction to Classical Rhetoric

Essential Readings

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

Av James D. Williams, James D. Williams

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An anthology of primary texts in translation, An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric offers an overview of the social, cultural, and intellectual factors that influenced the development and growth of rhetoric during the classical period. Uses primary source material to analyze rhetoric from the Sophists through St. Augustine Provides an in-depth introduction to the period, as well as introductions to each author and each selection Includes study guides to help students develop multiple perspectives on the material, stimulate critical thinking, and provide starting points for dialogue Highlights include Gorgias's Palamedes, Antiphon's Truth, Isocrates' Helen, and Plato's Protagoras Each selection is followed by suggested writing topics and a short list of suggested additional readings.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-04-09
Mått188 x 241 x 23 mm
Vikt953 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor560
FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN9781405158619

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Acknowledgments xiiIntroduction 1Part I: Classical Greek Rhetoric 71 Introduction to Greek Rhetoric 92 Female Voices 373 The Sophists 514 Plato on Philosophy and Rhetoric 1085 Aristotle and the Systemization of Rhetoric 222Part II: Classical Roman Rhetoric 2716 Introduction to Roman Rhetoric and Oratory 2737 Cicero and the Latinization of Greek Rhetoric 3168 Horace and the Revival of Poetry 3769 Quintilian the Educator 39210 The End of the Classical Period: Libanius and Augustine 416References 527Sources 536Index 539Plates appear between pp. 276 and 277