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Cicero's Style: A Synopsis

By Michael von Albrecht

Book information

Publisher
Brill Academic Publishers
Year
2003
ISBN
9004129618, 9789004129610
LCC
PA6357 .A54 2003
Open Library ID
OL3684316M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1433716 bytes)
Series
Mnemosyne Supplements 245
Pages
296\296
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

This study of Cicero's style discusses differences of literary genres, nuances of style within individual works, and chronological development, followed by an account of fixed elements typical of Cicero's diction. Finally, selected interpretative studies demonstrate the relationship of style and context in the orations, with special regard to literary form and political or moral content. The book concludes with an Epilogue on the "De oratore" and the culture of speech, contrary to inveterate prejudices, Cicero does not confine himself to a single (so-called "Ciceronian") style, but consciously and ably employs the full register of styles. The author points out in what respects a study of his style might be rewarding even today.

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