An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric: Essential Readings
An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric: Essential Readings by James D. Williams is a comprehensive anthology published by Wiley-Blackwell on April 27, 2009. This edition spans 560 pages and is presented in English. The book offers an overview of the social, cultural, and intellectual factors that shaped the development of rhetoric during the classical period, utilizing primary texts in translation to provide insights from key figures such as the Sophists and St. Augustine.
Readers will find a detailed introduction to the classical period, along with contextual introductions for each author and selection. The anthology includes significant works such as Gorgias’s Palamedes and Plato’s Protagoras, accompanied by study guides designed to foster critical thinking and dialogue. Each selection is followed by suggested writing topics and additional readings, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in the study of rhetoric, as well as the Latin and Greek languages.
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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.
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