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Vitae Decem Oratorum
Paperback
Biographies GeneralLetters & EssaysAncient History General
ISBN13: 9781025044767
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Greek, Modern (after 1453)
Vitae Decem Oratorum (Lives of the Ten Orators) offers invaluable insights into the lives and careers of ten prominent orators of classical Greece. Authored by Plutarch, this work provides biographical sketches and analyses of figures such as Isaeus, Isocrates, and Demosthenes, shedding light on their rhetorical techniques, political influence, and personal characteristics. Plutarch's meticulous research and engaging narrative style make this collection a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of rhetoric, the dynamics of ancient Greek society, and the art of persuasive speaking. This edition, recognized and annotated by Anton Westermann, preserves the original Greek text, making it an essential resource for scholars and students seeking a deeper understanding of these influential figures and their contributions to the development of Western thought.
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