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Greek Oratory: Tradition and Originality Book

Speakers address audiences in the earliest Greek literature, but oratory became a distinct genre in the late fifth century and reached its maturity in the fourth. This book traces the development of its techniques by examining the contribution made by each orator. Dr Usher makes the speeches come alive for the reader through an in-depth analysis of the problems of composition and the likely responses of contemporary audiences. His study differs from previous books in its recognition of the richness of the early tradition which made innovation difficult; however, the orators are revealed as men of remarkable talent, versatility, and resource. Antiphon's pioneering role, Lysias' achievement of balance between the parts of the speech, the establishment of oratory as a medium of political thought by Demosthenes and Isocrates, and the individual characteristics of other orators - Andocides, Isaeus, Lycurgus, Hyperides, Dinarchus and Apollodorus - together make a fascinating study in evolution; while the illustrative texts of the orators (which are translated into English) include some of the liveliest and most moving passages in Greek literature.Read More

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    Greek Oratory : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199250028 : 0199250022 : 28 Mar 2002 : Oratory became a distinct genre in the fifth century and reached its maturity in the fourth. This book traces the development of its techniques by examining the contribution made by orators. Dr Usher provides an analysis of the problems of composition and the responses of contemporary audiences.

  • Blackwell

    Some of the finest Greek writers--Demosthenes, Lysias, Antiphon--were also great orators. However, a number of other Greek writers who specialized purely in oratory have largely been overlooked by classicists. Dr. Stephen Usher addresses this...

  • 0199250022
  • 9780199250028
  • Stephen Usher
  • 17 January 2002
  • OUP Oxford
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 400
  • New Ed
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