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Ancient Rhetoric: From Aristotle to Philostratus
Thomas(Tran Habinek
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Paperback. Translator(s): Habinek, Thomas. BIC Classification: HPCA. Dimension: 198 x 129. .
A new and original anthology that introduces the key writings on rhetoric in the classical world, from Aristotle to Cicero and beyond.
Classical rhetoric is one of the earliest versions of what is today known as media studies. It was absolutely crucial to life in the ancient world, whether in the courtroom, the legislature or on ceremonial occasions, and was described as either the art of persuasion or the art of speaking well. This anthology, edited by Thomas Habinek, brings together all the most important ancient writings on rhetoric, including works by Cicero, Aristotle, Quintilian and Philostratus. Ranging ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141392646
SKU
V9780141392646
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About Thomas(Tran Habinek
Thomas Habinek (Translator) Thomas Habinek is Professor of Classics at University of Southern California. His most recent books include The World of Roman Song: From Ritualized Speech to Social Order and Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory. He is an editor of the journal Classical Antiquity and editor of the book series Classics and Contemporary Thought.
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