| An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric: Essential Readings Contributor(s): Williams, James D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405158611 ISBN-13: 9781405158619 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $82.12 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: 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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| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric |
| Dewey: 808.009 |
| LCCN: 2008055859 |
| Physical Information: 1.27" H x 7.38" W x 9.66" (2.39 lbs) 560 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
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| Publisher 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.
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