Description
| Product ID: | 9780141392646 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Ancient Rhetoric |
| Subtitle: | From Aristotle to Philostratus |
| Authors: | Author: Thomas Habinek |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | Semantics, discourse analysis, stylistics, Discourse analysis, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500, Ancient World |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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 across such themes as memory, persuasion, delivery and style, it provides a fascinating introduction to classical rhetoric and will be an invaluable sourcebook for students of the ancient world. A new and original anthology that introduces the key writings on rhetoric in the classical world, from Aristotle to Cicero and beyond. |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Classics |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-11-30 |
