An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric (Paperback)

James D. Williams

ISBN 10: 1405158611 / ISBN 13: 9781405158619

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken, 2009

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Paperback. An anthology of primary texts in translation, An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric offers an overview of the social, cultural, and intellectual factors that influenced the development and growth of rhetoric during the classical period. Uses primary source material to analyze rhetoric from the Sophists through St. Augustine Provides an in-depth introduction to the period, as well as introductions to each author and each selection Includes study guides to help students develop multiple perspectives on the material, stimulate critical thinking, and provide starting points for dialogue Highlights include Gorgias's Palamedes, Antiphon's Truth, Isocrates' Helen, and Plato's Protagoras Each selection is followed by suggested writing topics and a short list of suggested additional readings. An anthology of primary texts in translation, An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric offers an overview of the social, cultural, and intellectual factors that influenced the development and growth of rhetoric during the classical period. Uses primary source material to analyze rhetoric from the Sophists through St. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405158611
• ISBN 13: 9781405158619
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An anthology of primary texts in translation, An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric offers an overview of the social, cultural, and intellectual factors that influenced the development and growth of rhetoric during the classical period.

• Uses primary source material to analyze rhetoric from the Sophists through St. Augustine
  
• Provides an in-depth introduction to the period, as well as introductions to each author and each selection
  
• Includes study guides to help students develop multiple perspectives on the material, stimulate critical thinking, and provide starting points for dialogue
  
• Highlights include Gorgias's Palamedes, Antiphon's Truth, Isocrates' Helen, and Plato's Protagoras
  
• Each selection is followed by suggested writing topics and a short list of suggested additional readings.

About the Author

JAMES D. WILLIAMS is Professor of Rhetoric & Linguistics and a former Director of the Writing Program at Soka University. He is the author of many books, including The Teacher's Grammar Book (2e, 2005) and Visions and Revisions: Continuity and Change in Rhetoric and Composition (2002).