Ancien Rhetoric from Aristotle to Philo
Ancien Rhetoric from Aristotle to Philo A new and original anthology that introduces the use of rhetoric in the classical world, from Aristotle to Cicero and beyondClassical rhetoric is one of the…
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Ancien Rhetoric from Aristotle to Philo
A new and original anthology that introduces the use of rhetoric in the classical world, from Aristotle to Cicero and beyondClassical rhetoric is one of the earliest versions of what is today known as media studies. This anthology brings together all the most important ancient writings on rhetoric, including works by Cicero, Aristotle, Quintilian, and Philostratus. 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.
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.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the