Rhetoric is once again becoming valued as an essential element in the exploration of the ancient world. This volume is part of a general renaissance in the study of rhetoric and bears testimony to a discipline undergoing rapid and exciting change. It draws together established and newer scholars in the field to provide an analysis of the role played by rhetoric in Roman culture. Utilizing a variety of critical approaches and methodologies, these scholars examine not only the role of rhetoric in Roman society, but also the relationship between rhetoric and Rome's major literary genres. The...

A Companion to Roman Rhetoric introduces the reader to the wide-ranging importance of rhetoric in Roman culture.

• A guide to Roman rhetoric from its origins to the Renaissance and beyond
• Comprises 32 original essays by leading international scholars
• Explores major figures Cicero and Quintilian in-depth
• Covers a broad range of topics such as rhetoric and politics, gender, status, self-identity, education, and literature
• Provides suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter
• Includes a glossary of technical terms and an...