A Companion to Roman Rhetoric

Dominik, William; Hall, Jon

A Companion to Roman Rhetoric introduces the reader to the wide-ranging importance of rhetoric in Roman culture.

• A guide to Roman rhetoric from its origins to the Renaissance and beyond
• Comprises 32 original essays by leading international scholars
• Explores major figures Cicero and Quintilian in-depth
• Covers a broad range of topics such as rhetoric and politics, gender, status, self-identity, education, and literature
• Provides suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter
• Includes a glossary of technical terms and an index of proper names and rhetorical concepts

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2010-01-11

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781444334159

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Dimensions: 246.4cm x171.5cm

Pages: 544.0