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An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric: Essential Readings

By James D. Williams

Book information

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Year
2009
ISBN
1405158603, 9781405158602, 9781405158619, 2008055859
Google Books ID
5WmSiNotw8QC
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
79 MB (83358928 bytes)
Pages
556\564
Time added
2024-06-13 14:38:19

Description

An anthology of primary texts in translation, An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric offers an overview of the social, cultural, and intellectual factors that influenced the development and growth of rhetoric during the classical period. Uses primary source material to analyze rhetoric from the Sophists through St. Augustine Provides an in-depth introduction to the period, as well as introductions to each author and each selection Includes study guides to help students develop multiple perspectives on the material, stimulate critical thinking, and provide starting points for dialogue Highlights include Gorgias's Palamedes, Antiphon's Truth, Isocrates' Helen, and Plato's Protagoras Each selection is followed by suggested writing topics and a short list of suggested additional readings.

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