This is an introduction to classical rhetoric as it was practised in the Hellenistic period. It provides a description and analysis of the standard categories of thought, terminology, and theoretical and historical developments of classical rhetoric, as well as useful bibliographies. The essays define the major categories of rhetoric, analyze rhetorical practice according to genre of writing, and discuss individual writers in the rhetorical tradition.
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Da: Marc Sena Carrel, Pacifica, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, presumed first printing. This is the hardback edition, not the more common paperback edition. Printed in the Netherlands on acid free paper. Approx. 9.5 x 6.25 inches. Navy blue cloth hardboards, with crisp white and turquoise lettering to the front board and the spine. Unbumped spine head and tail, and sharp corners. Exceptionally clean binding. Text block firmly bound in and tight. With xv and 901 numbered pages of detailed text and commentary, including copious footnotes, index of sources and index of modern authors. Fully intact, glossy paper dust jacket, with a hint of wear along the top edges. A Near Fine copy in a Near Fine DJ. 3 lbs. 10 oz. From the library of Raffaella Cribiore [1948-2023], professor of Classics at New York University. She specialized in papyrology, ancient education, ancient Greek rhetoric and the Second Sophistic. Rhetoric might succinctly be defined as the art of persuasion, performance, or praise. This volume provides a comprehensive and wide-ranging introduction to classical rhetoric as it was practiced in the Hellenistic period (330 B.C. - A.D. 400). Codice articolo 008762
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Da: St Philip's Books, P.B.F.A., B.A., Oxford, Regno Unito
Binding sound, text unmarked. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Dustwrapper slightly faded on spine but unclipped. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. No ownership marks. Size: xv, 901pp., 25 x 16 x 6 cm. No ownership marks. Codice articolo ZZ7572
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