Athenaeum: De ideale redenaar
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In On the Ideal Orator, Cicero articulates his mature views on rhetoric, oratory, and philosophy through a lively dialogue format. This classic work presents a bold perspective on the orator as a master of language and a pivotal figure in Roman society and politics. Cicero's vision of the ideal orator synthesizes the philosophical and rhetorical traditions, addressing the long-standing conflict between these disciplines. This first translation in over fifty years is perfect for courses on Cicero and the history of rhetoric. Translators James May and Jakob Wisse deliver an accurate and accessible rendition, reflecting recent advancements in understanding the text and its context in ancient rhetoric, philosophy, and history. Their translation captures the nuances of Cicero's varied style, which is crucial to the work's essence. The volume features extensive annotations grounded in current scholarship and original contributions. It includes a comprehensive introduction that covers significant aspects of the work and its historical context, along with appendices detailing Cicero's writings, figures of thought and speech, and alternative manuscript readings. Additionally, it offers a glossary of terms related to rhetoric and Roman life, as well as a thorough index of names and places.
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Athenaeum: De ideale redenaar, Marcus Tullius Cicero, A.D. Leeman, H.W.A. van Rooijen-Dijkman
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- 2017
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- Titre
- Athenaeum: De ideale redenaar
- Langue
- Néerlandais
- Éditeur
- Atheneäum
- Publié
- 2017
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 476
- ISBN10
- 9025308228
- ISBN13
- 9789025308223
- Séries
- Catégories
- Mots clés
- Littérature mondiale, Thématique philosophique, Époque antique, Lectures obligatoires, Langue latine, Rhétorique, Littérature ancienne et antique, Littérature latine, Littérature romaine
- Description
- In On the Ideal Orator, Cicero articulates his mature views on rhetoric, oratory, and philosophy through a lively dialogue format. This classic work presents a bold perspective on the orator as a master of language and a pivotal figure in Roman society and politics. Cicero's vision of the ideal orator synthesizes the philosophical and rhetorical traditions, addressing the long-standing conflict between these disciplines. This first translation in over fifty years is perfect for courses on Cicero and the history of rhetoric. Translators James May and Jakob Wisse deliver an accurate and accessible rendition, reflecting recent advancements in understanding the text and its context in ancient rhetoric, philosophy, and history. Their translation captures the nuances of Cicero's varied style, which is crucial to the work's essence. The volume features extensive annotations grounded in current scholarship and original contributions. It includes a comprehensive introduction that covers significant aspects of the work and its historical context, along with appendices detailing Cicero's writings, figures of thought and speech, and alternative manuscript readings. Additionally, it offers a glossary of terms related to rhetoric and Roman life, as well as a thorough index of names and places.