The Library of Photius, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. H. Freese

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365295183 ISBN 13: 9780365295181

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Explore Himerius’ orations and the late antique world through Freese’s careful edition and notes. This volume surveys his teaching, style, and influence in Athens during the era of Constantius and Julian.

The book gathers Himerius’ extant speeches and remarks on the craft of rhetoric. It also explains the author’s approach to historical and mythical examples, and how his exordia, epilogues, and arguments are shaped by clever, varied figures of speech.

Readers will gain insight into the school setting, the role of the teacher, and the public and private contexts in which these orations were delivered. The commentary situates the works within broader late Roman literary culture and religious thought.

• Learn about Himerius’ orations, their structure, and stylistic techniques.
• Understand how historical and mythical examples are used to illustrate points.
• See how the rhetoric scene in Athens influenced late antique public speaking.
• Explore Freese’s editorial approach and cross-references to related works.

Ideal for readers of classical rhetoric, late antiquity, and scholarly introductions to primary texts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365295183
• ISBN 13: 9780365295181
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 262