Readings From Classical Rhetoric

Author : Patricia P. Matsen,Philip B. Rollinson,Marion Sousa
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0809315939

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Readings from Classical Rhetoric by Patricia P. Matsen,Philip B. Rollinson,Marion Sousa Pdf

Here, for the first time in one volume, are all the extant writings focusing on rhetoric that were composed before the fall of Rome. This unique anthology of primary texts in classical rhetoric contains the work of 24 ancient writers from Homer through St. Augustine, including Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Tacitus, and Longinus. Along with many widely recognized translations, special features include the first English translations of works by Theon and Nicolaus, as well as new translations of two works by important sophists, Gorgias' encomium on Helen and Alcidamas' essay on composition. The writers are grouped chronologically into historical periods, allowing the reader to understand the scope and significance of rhetoric in antiquity. Introductions are included to each period, as well as to each writer, with writers' biographies, major works, and salient features of excerpts.

Author : Thomas W. Benson,Michael H. Prosser
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136764059

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Readings in Classical Rhetoric by Thomas W. Benson,Michael H. Prosser Pdf

Rhetoric -- the theory of oral discourse -- affected and indeed pervaded all aspects of classical thought. Bearing the stamp of its impact were the Homeric hymns, the Iliad and the Odyssey, Aeschylus' Eumenides, the great dramatic tragedies, the elegiac and lyric poetry, and the literature of the Romans, often formed in the Greek image. The rhetorical notion of probability had direct implications for the classical philosopher and mathematician as it does today. Departments of speech, English, philosophy and classics provide the key centers of interest in the new and the classical rhetorics. Despite the considerable enthusiasm for the study of rhetoric, no single work provides large selections of primary materials written by the classical rhetoricians themselves. Until now, only secondary sources containing tiny excerpts, or entire and expensive translations of the ancient rhetorical writings were available. This large anthology of primary readings of the classical rhetoricians in translation fills this large gap. The continuity and coherence of ancient rhetorical traditions is emphasized by organizing large excerpts into the topical divisions that later classical writers agreed upon. The first unit of this anthology sets forth major issues in the definition and scope of rhetoric, and its appropriate place among other modes of thought and discourse. Parts 2 through 5 are organized according to the traditional canons of oratory -- invention, disposition, style, memory, and delivery. In organizing the readings this way, the editors represent both the philosophical and theoretical issues in rhetoric and its pragmatic functions as a craft for making effective discourse. Selecting excerpts that illustrate the major conflicts within the unfolding tradition enables a sampling of not only the major points of view, but also the arguments supporting them. This volume includes selections not only from writings of the standard classical rhetoricians but also from less typical works which have special value. The editors have utilized the best accessible translations while remaining absolutely faithful to their texts.

Author : James D. Williams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781405158602

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An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric by James D. Williams Pdf

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.

Author : Patricia Bizzell,Bruce Herzberg,Robin Reames
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 4131 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319279271

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The Rhetorical Tradition by Patricia Bizzell,Bruce Herzberg,Robin Reames Pdf

The Rhetorical Tradition, the first comprehensive anthology of primary texts covering the history of rhetoric, examines rhetorical theory from classical antiquity through today. Extensive editorial support makes it an essential text for the beginning student as well as the professional scholar.

Author : Thomas W. Benson,Michael H. Prosser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:901513217

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Readings in Classical Rhetoric by Thomas W. Benson,Michael H. Prosser Pdf

Author : Michael H. Prosser
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138137146

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Readings in Classical Rhetoric by Michael H. Prosser Pdf

Rhetoric -- the theory of oral discourse -- affected and indeed pervaded all aspects of classical thought. Bearing the stamp of its impact were the Homeric hymns, the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey, " Aeschylus' "Eumenides, " the great dramatic tragedies, the elegiac and lyric poetry, and the literature of the Romans, often formed in the Greek image. The rhetorical notion of probability had direct implications for the classical philosopher and mathematician as it does today. Departments of speech, English, philosophy and classics provide the key centers of interest in the new and the classical rhetorics. Despite the considerable enthusiasm for the study of rhetoric, no single work provides large selections of primary materials written by the classical rhetoricians themselves. Until now, only secondary sources containing tiny excerpts, or entire and expensive translations of the ancient rhetorical writings were available. This large anthology of primary readings of the classical rhetoricians in translation fills this large gap. The continuity and coherence of ancient rhetorical traditions is emphasized by organizing large excerpts into the topical divisions that later classical writers agreed upon. The first unit of this anthology sets forth major issues in the definition and scope of rhetoric, and its appropriate place among other modes of thought and discourse. Parts 2 through 5 are organized according to the traditional canons of oratory -- invention, disposition, style, memory, and delivery. In organizing the readings this way, the editors represent both the philosophical and theoretical issues in rhetoric and its pragmatic functions as a craft for making effective discourse. Selecting excerpts that illustrate the major conflicts within the unfolding tradition enables a sampling of not only the major points of view, but also the arguments supporting them. This volume includes selections not only from writings of the standard classical rhetoricians but also from less typical works which have special value. The editors have utilized the best accessible translations while remaining absolutely faithful to their texts.

Author : Patricia Bizzell,Bruce Herzberg,Robin Reames
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1319032745

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The Rhetorical Tradition by Patricia Bizzell,Bruce Herzberg,Robin Reames Pdf

The Rhetorical Tradition, the first comprehensive anthology of primary texts covering the history of rhetoric, examines rhetorical theory from classical antiquity through today. Extensive editorial support makes it an essential text for the beginning student as well as the professional scholar.

Author : Thomas W. Benson
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1972-01-01
Category : Classical literature
ISBN : 0253348641

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Readings in Classical Rhetoric by Thomas W. Benson Pdf

Author : Edward P. J. Corbett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:900732058

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Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student by Edward P. J. Corbett Pdf

Author : Nathan Crick
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781611173963

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Rhetoric and Power by Nathan Crick Pdf

Through Rhetoric and Power, Nathan Crick dramatizes the history of rhetoric by explaining its origin and development in Classical Greece beginning the oral displays of Homeric eloquence in a time of kings following its ascent to power during the age of Pericles and the Sophists, and ending with its transformation into a rational discipline with Aristotle in a time of literacy and empire. Crick advances the thesis that rhetoric is primarily a medium and artistry of power, but that the relationship between rhetoric and power at any point in time is a product of historical conditions, not the least of which is the development and availability of communication media. With chapters in chronological order investigating major works by Homer, Heraclitus, Aeschylus, Protagoras, Gorgias, Thucydides, Aristophanes, Plato, Isocrates, and Aristotle, Rhetoric and Power tells the story of the rise and fall of classical Greece while simultaneously developing rhetorical theory from the close criticism of particular texts. As a form of rhetorical criticism, this volume offers challenging new readings to canonical works like Aeschylus’s Persians, Gorgias’s Helen, Aristophanes’s Birds, and Isocrates’s Nicocles by reading them as reflections of the political culture of their time. Through this theoretical inquiry, Crick uses these criticisms to articulate and define a plurality of rhetorical genres and concepts, such as heroic eloquence, tragicomedy, representative publicity, ideology, and the public sphere, and their relationships to different structures and ethics of power, such as monarchy, democracy, aristocracy, and empire. Rhetoric and Power thus provides the foundation for rhetorical history, criticism, and theory that draws on contemporary research to prove again the incredible richness of the classical tradition for contemporary rhetorical scholarship and practice.

Author : Patricia Bizzell,Bruce Herzberg,Robin Reames
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Rhetoric
ISBN : OCLC:1411251787

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The Rhetorical Tradition by Patricia Bizzell,Bruce Herzberg,Robin Reames Pdf

Author : James A. Herrick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317347842

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The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James A. Herrick Pdf

The History and Theory of Rhetoric offers discussion of the history of rhetorical studies in the Western tradition, from ancient Greece to contemporary American and European theorists that is easily accessible to students. By tracing the historical progression of rhetoric from the Greek Sophists of the 5th Century B.C. all the way to contemporary studies–such as the rhetoric of science and feminist rhetoric–this comprehensive text helps students understand how persuasive public discourse performs essential social functions and shapes our daily worlds. Students gain conceptual framework for evaluating and practicing persuasive writing and speaking in a wide range of settings and in both written and visual media. Known for its clear writing style and contemporary examples throughout, The History and Theory of Rhetoric emphasizes the relevance of rhetoric to today's students.

Author : John O. Ward
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9789004368071

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Classical Rhetoric in the Middle Ages by John O. Ward Pdf

Classical Rhetoric in the Middle Ages: The Medieval Rhetors and Their Art 400-1300, with Manuscript Survey to 1500 CE is a completely updated version of John Ward’s much-used doctoral thesis of 1972, and is the definitive treatment of this fundamental aspect of medieval and rhetorical culture.

Author : Lionel Crocker,Paul A. Carmack
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015011237685

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Readings in Rhetoric by Lionel Crocker,Paul A. Carmack Pdf

Author : Tchr Edition
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Fables
ISBN : 1600512178

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Writing Adn Rhetoric Book 1: Fable by Tchr Edition Pdf

Writing & Rhetoric Book 1: Fable Teacher's Edition includes the comlete studetn text, as well as answer keys, teacher's notes, and explanations. For every writing assignment, this edition also supplies descriptions and examples of waht excellentstudent writing should look like, providing the teacher with meaningful and concrete guidance."