Synopsis
Are you persuasive? Get to know the ins and outs of classical rhetorical techniques in order to influence your listeners, and spot when and how you are being persuaded by others. Quintilian was the first professor of rhetoric in ancient Rome and wrote the most comprehensive manual of communication technique ever, unsurpassed even today. Combined with other authors such as Cicero, this book brings together all the principles of ancient wisdom on speaking and shows how to apply it to the modern situation. It contains a wealth of information and practical advice about the effective writing and delivering of a speech, suitable both for the beginner and the seasoned performer. Exercises in writing, speaking and confidence-building prepare the speaker for an effective and memorable performance in front of an audience.
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About the Author
Judy Tarling (Text and Performance) is a specialist in the historically-informed performance of music. Her books, especially The Weapons of Rhetoric, a guide for musicians and audiences (Corda Music Publications, 2004) are used world-wide in university and conservatoire performance practice departments. Jane Oakshott (Voice) is a speech and language coach. In 2008 she received an MBE for services to drama.
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