The Origins of Rhetoric in Ancient Greece
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The Origins of Rhetoric in Ancient Greece by A Thomas Cole
This book argues that it is not fair to judge early Greek rhetoric by the standards of Plato and Aristotle. it should be seen, rather, as a series of largely unsystematic efforts to explore, more by example rather than by precept, all aspects of discourse. As artistic prose came to be disseminated in written texts and so available in a form that could be analyzed, evaluated and imitated, the forms of the early texts evolve into teatises such as Aristotle's Rhetoric .
[An] important and challenging book.. Cole's re-seeing of the evidence is compelling and provocative. Certainly it willbe of great interest to serious students of rhetoric, Greek prose, indeed, of ancient literature. Classical World One of the most intelligent and illuminating books on early prose literature. Journal of Hellenic Studies Cole's book is a welcome addition to the field of classical rhetorical studies... It is a good example of erudite scholarship. Quarterly Journal of Speech Provocative... The evidence Cole assembles is as interesting as his thesis. Philosophy and Rhetoric
Thomas Cole is professor of Greek and Latin at Yale University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801851186 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801851181 |
| Title | The Origins of Rhetoric in Ancient Greece |
| Author | A Thomas Cole |
| Series | Ancient Society And History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 1995-05-27 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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