Ancient Rhetoric: From Aristotle to Philostratus
A 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.
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Ancient Rhetoric: From Aristotle to Philostratus
A 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.
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Ancient Rhetoric: From Aristotle to Philostratus

Ancient Rhetoric: From Aristotle to Philostratus

Ancient Rhetoric: From Aristotle to Philostratus

Ancient Rhetoric: From Aristotle to Philostratus

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A 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780141392646
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 04/17/2018
Pages: 384
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Thomas Habinek is Professor of Classics at University of Southern California. His most recent books include The World of Roman Song: From Ritualized Speech to Social Order and Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory. He is an editor of the journal Classical Antiquity and editor of the book series Classics and Contemporary Thought.

Table of Contents

Chronology vii

Introduction ix

Further Reading xxi

Ancient Rhetoric

Why Study Rhetoric? 3

from Cicero, On the Orator, Book 1 4

What Is Rhetoric? 15

from Aristotle, Rhetoric, Book 1 16

Quintilian, Oratorical Instruction, Book 2 21

The System of Rhetoric 27

from Aristotle, Rhetoric, Books 1, 2 and 3 29

Invention or Discovery of Arguments 57

from Rhetoric to Herennius, Book 1 58

Arrangement 65

from Cicero, On Invention, Book 1 66

Style 75

from Rhetoric to Herennius, Book 4 77

Memory 127

from Rhetoric to Herennius, Book 3 128

Quintilian, Oratorical Instruction, Book 11 135

Delivery 141

from Quintilian, Oratorical Instruction, Books 6 and 11 142

Rhetoric and Cognition 167

from Cicero, On the Orator, Book 3 168

Quintilian, Oratorical Instruction, Books 8 and 9 173

Rhetorical Ornament 179

from Cicero, On the Orator, Book 3 180

The Life of the Orator 217

from Quintilian, Oratorical Instruction, Book 2 219

Cicero, Brutus 245

Philostratus, Lives of the Sophists, Book 1 254

Glossary 265

Notes 271

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