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Lysias
Paperback
General ReferenceAncient GreeceFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781025463223
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 752
Weight: 2.28
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The works of Lysias represent a cornerstone of Athenian oratory and provide an invaluable window into the legal and social life of late fifth and early fourth-century BCE Athens. As one of the ten canonical Attic orators, Lysias is renowned for his mastery of the plain style, characterized by clarity, conciseness, and a remarkable ability to adapt his writing to the character of his clients-a technique known as ethopoeia.
This collection, translated by W. R. M. Lamb, includes a wide array of speeches delivered in the Athenian law courts. These orations cover a diverse range of subjects, from the defense of citizens accused of political crimes during the reign of the Thirty Tyrants to domestic disputes and inheritance cases. Beyond their legal significance, these speeches offer rich insights into the ethical standards, political tensions, and daily concerns of the ancient Greeks.
Whether examining On the Murder of Eratosthenes or the Funeral Oration, readers will find Lysias to be an essential resource for understanding ancient Greek rhetoric, history, and the development of Western legal tradition. The collection captures the directness and persuasive power that made Lysias one of the most successful and studied logographers of his era.
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