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Ancient Rhetoric : From Aristotle to Philostratus by Thomas Habinek (2018, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100141392649

ISBN-139780141392646

eBay Product ID (ePID)239579787

Product Key Features

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAncient Rhetoric : from Aristotle to Philostratus

SubjectHistory & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Rhetoric

Publication Year2018

TypeTextbook

AuthorThomas Habinek

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight8.6 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal808.00938

SynopsisA 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 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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,800 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators., 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.

LC Classification NumberPA181