Persuasion: Greek Rhetoric in Action

ISBN-13: 9780415081399 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 292 str.

Ian Worthington

Opis

This work provides a wide-ranging treatment of Greek rhetoric and oratory at a time when the subject is experiencing a renaissance of interest. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar in the field; and deals with the influence of rhetoric on a particular historical aspect or literary genre of ancient Greece, taking account of the most recent trends and ideas in the field. Law, politics, history, philosophy, rhetorical criticism, epic, tragedy, comedy and literacy are among the topics examined. This aims to be an accessible introduction to rhetoric and oratory in ancient Greece. All Greek and Latin is translated. The book should be of interest to students and scholars of ancient history, literature and philosophy.

Recenzje

`... it will be instructive and stimulating to those wishing to approach oratory from a variety of literary standpoints .' - Jrnl of Hellenic Studies

'It will be instructive and stimulating to those wishing to approach oratory from a variety of literary standpoints.' - S. Usher, Journal of Roman Studies

`... these essays are clear and informative, ...' - Scholia

Spis treści

Notes on contributors, Preface, Abbreviations, Part I Communicating, Part II Applications, Part III Contexts, Bibliography, Index

O autorze

Ian Worthington