"On invention" is a handbook for orators that Cicero, a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, and philosopher of Ancient Rome, composed when he was still young. It is marked by his pursuit to build a work of rhetoric out of what impressed him most in his years of education with the best Roman orators and the most renowned Greek rhetoricians.
"Against Verres — Divination against Quintus Caecilius" by Marcus Tullius Cicero (translated by C. D. Yonge). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Beadle's Dime National Speaker, Embodying Gems of Oratory and Wit, presents an exquisite assembly of rhetorical mastery and intellectual brilliance, drawing from a diverse array of literary styles and contexts. This collection captures the essence of 19th-century oratory, blending political discourse, social commentary, and poetic elegance. Within its pages, readers encounter an array of themes from liberty and justice to the subtleties of wit and humor. The anthology stands out for its inclusion of speeches and writings that have shaped public opinion and inspired generations, showcasing the power of words in shaping the course of history. The contributing authors and editorsDaniel Webster, Edward Everett, Theodore Parker, and othersbring a rich tapestry of backgrounds, uniting prominent figures renowned for their eloquence, political acumen, and literary prowess. Collectively, their contributions reflect the intellectual ferment of the 19th century, touching upon pivotal movements such as abolitionism, religious revivalism, and the early feminist struggle. Their voices, though varied, share a commitment to the articulation of profound truths and the pursuit of justice through eloquence. Beadle's Dime National Speaker offers readers a unique vantage point into the interplay of ideas and ideologies that have left an indelible mark on American culture and rhetoric. It invites scholars, students, and enthusiasts of history and oratory to delve into a curated selection of texts that not only enlighten but also entertain, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of public speaking and the enduring value of wit. This anthology is an indispensable resource for those seeking to comprehend the complexities of historical discourse and its impact on contemporary thought.
Understanding Rhetoric: A Guide to Critical Reading and Argumentation is a composition textbook that outlines three essential skills – rhetoric, argument, and source-based writing – geared towards newcomers and advanced students alike. Though comprehensive in its coverage, the book’s focus is a simple one: how to move beyond a "gut reaction" while reading to an articulation of what is effective and what is not, while explicitly answering the most important question of "Why?" This text gets at this central concern in two fundamental ways. First, the text teaches composition as a cumulative process, coaching you how to question, challenge, and expand on not just the readings you hold in your hands, but also how to interrogate the internal processes of writing and thinking. The book's blend of composition methods detail the cross-point of product and process to turn reading and writing from a matter of coming up with answers to questions to learning what type of questions need to be asked in the first place. The "right" questions, the text argues, are fundamentally rhetorical in nature. Second, the content of the practice-based chapters is framed into a larger mesh of intellectual history to show how the writing and thinking you are doing today is continuous with a long history of writing instruction that goes back to the ancient world. This book provides equal representation from classical and contemporary theory with the recognition that theory cannot be fully grasped without practice, and practice cannot be fully understood without its theoretical antecedent. After all, you can’t write "outside the box" until you know where the box is and what it looks like.
This handsomely illustrated book offers a broad synthesis of Archaic Greek culture. Unlike other books dealing with the art and architecture of the Archaic period, it places these subjects in their historical, social, literary, and intellectual contexts. Origins and originality constitute a central theme, for during this period representational and narrative art, monumental sculpture and architecture, epic, lyric, and dramatic poetry, the city-state (polis), tyranny and early democracy, and natural philosophy were all born.
"Cicero's Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker" by Marcus Tullius Cicero (translated by E. Jones). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Annotation Though faced with a shortage of biographical material on engineers, Rae (history, Harvey Mudd College) and Volti (sociology, Pitzer College, Claremont, California) examine the social origins, education, relationships with employers and patrons, and their reputation in their communities and societies. They maintain a chronological order from antiquity to the end of the Industrial Revolution, then focus on various themes. Rae had died before the first edition appeared; no date is noted for that. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).