Greek Orators III: Isocrates, Panegyricus and Ad Nicolem

ISBN-13: 9780856684142 / Starogrecki / Miękka / 1990 / 240 str.

Isocrates;Stephen Usher

Opis

Two contrasting works, both in style and content, illustrate the versatility of Isocrates, the most accomplished writer of polished periodic Greek prose. The Panegyricus is a patriotic work of Athenian propaganda composed with great care and also intended to advertise his skills to potential pupils at his school for leading statesmen.