Ancient Rhetoric
From Aristotle to Philostratus
$34.57
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
25 February 2018
Summary
A new and original anthology that introduces the use of 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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141392646 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141392649 |
| Author: | Thomas Habinek |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 25 February 2018 |
| Weight: | 252g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 19mm |
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About The Author
Thomas Habinek
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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