The Tropes and Figures of Isaeus: A Study of His Rhetorical Art (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Alexander Robinson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026577229X ISBN 13: 9780265772294

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how Isaeus shapes ancient rhetoric with vivid, precise wordwork.

This scholarly study distills his tropes and figures, showing how careful wording and form create dramatic effect in his speeches.

This edition presents a clear framework for understanding Isaeus’s style. It outlines four figure groups and explains how repetition, amplification, parallelism, and dramatic vivacity illuminate his rhetoric. Readers will see how the author merges definitions with practical examples, tracing the legacy of Quintilian and other authorities.

• A clear definition of tropes and figures and how they differ in Isaeus’s work
• Close analysis of repetition forms, epanadiplosis, anaphora, hypophora, and more
• Discussion of amplification, parallelism, and dramatic effects like the quasi-dialogue
• Contextual notes linking Isaeus to classical rhetoricians and later scholars

Ideal for students of classical rhetoric, literary scholars, and readers curious about how early oratory achieves impact.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026577229X
• ISBN 13: 9780265772294
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 67