Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory
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Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory

Thomas Habinek

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Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory

Thomas Habinek

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About This Book

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.

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Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2008
ISBN
9780470775325
Edition
1
Topic
Literatura
Subtopic
Crítica literaria antigua y clásica

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. Chronological Chart
  4. 1 Rhetoric and the State
  5. 2 The Figure of the Orator
  6. 3 The Craft of Rhetoric
  7. 4 Rhetoric as Acculturation
  8. 5 The Afterlife of Rhetoric
  9. A Brief Outline of Ancient Rhetoric
  10. Notes
  11. Further Reading
  12. Annotated Index
Citation styles for Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory

APA 6 Citation

Habinek, T. (2008). Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory (1st ed.). Wiley. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/2751237/ancient-rhetoric-and-oratory-pdf (Original work published 2008)

Chicago Citation

Habinek, Thomas. (2008) 2008. Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory. 1st ed. Wiley. https://www.perlego.com/book/2751237/ancient-rhetoric-and-oratory-pdf.

Harvard Citation

Habinek, T. (2008) Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory. 1st edn. Wiley. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/2751237/ancient-rhetoric-and-oratory-pdf (Accessed: 15 October 2022).

MLA 7 Citation

Habinek, Thomas. Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory. 1st ed. Wiley, 2008. Web. 15 Oct. 2022.