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Author: D P Curtin Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781099804724 Category : Languages : en Pages : 38
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The Dialogus de oratoribus is a short work attributed to Tacitus, in dialogue form, on the art of rhetoric. Its date of composition is unknown, though its dedication to Lucius Fabius Justus places its publication around 102 AD.
Author: Tacitus Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781727433937 Category : Languages : en Pages : 38
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The Dialogus de oratoribus is a short work attributed to Tacitus, in dialogue form, on the art of rhetoric. Its date of composition is unknown, though its dedication to Lucius Fabius Justus places its publication around 102 AD. The dialogue itself, set in the 70s AD, follows the tradition of Cicero's speeches on philosophical and rhetorical arguments. It is set in the home of Curiatius Maternus, one of the speakers, to whom two leading lawyers of the day, Marcus Aper and Julius Secundus, have come to discuss a recent event; the fourth speaker, Gaius Vipstanus Messalla Gallus, arrives later. All four men are attested historical personages. The beginning of the work is a speech in defence of eloquence and poetry. It then deals with the decadence of oratory, for which the cause is said to be the decline of the education, both in the family and in the school, of the future orator. The education is not as accurate as it once was; the teachers are not prepared and a useless rhetoric often takes the place of the general culture.
Author: Caius Cornelius Tacitus Publisher: ISBN: 9781409904342 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 208
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Publius (Gaius/Caius) Cornelius Tacitus (c56-c117) was a senator and a historian of the Roman Empire. The surviving portions of his two major works - the Annals and the Histories - examine the reigns of the Roman Emperors Tiberius, Claudius, Nero and those that reigned in the Year of the Four Emperors. These two works span the history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus in 14 AD to the death of emperor Domitian in 96 AD. There are significant lacunae in the surviving texts. Other works by Tacitus discuss oratory (Dialogus de Oratoribus), Germania (De Origine et Situ Germanorum), and biographical notes about his father-in-law Agricola, primarily during his campaign in Britannia (De Vita et Moribus Lulii Agricolae). Tacitus' historiographical style in his major works is annalistic. An author writing in the latter part of the Silver Age of Latin literature, his work is distinguished by a boldness and sharpness of wit, and a compact and sometimes unconventional use of Latin.
Author: Cornelius Tacitus Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781533032157 Category : Languages : en Pages : 134
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The scene of the Dialogus de Oratoribus, as this work is commonly known, is laid in the sixth year of Vespasian, 75 a.D. The commentators are much divided in their opinions about the real author; his work they all agree is a masterpiece in the kind; written with taste and judgement; entertaining, profound, and elegant. It is normally considered to have been written by Tacitus, even though some ascribe it to Quintilian. The main subject is the decadence of oratory, for which the cause is said to be the decline of the education, both in the family and in the school, of the future orator. In a certain way, it can be considered a miniature art of rhetoric.
Author: Cornelius Tacitus Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 193
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Cornelius Tacitus' 'A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence' delves into the decline of rhetoric during the Roman Empire, exploring the reasons behind the diminishing eloquence in public discourse. Through a series of dialogues between knowledgeable speakers, Tacitus examines the moral and societal factors contributing to the erosion of oratory skills, offering a critical analysis of the contemporary political and social climate. The book showcases Tacitus' renowned historical insight and meticulous attention to detail, making it a valuable resource for understanding the cultural dynamics of ancient Rome. Tacitus' eloquent prose and persuasive arguments elevate the text to a work of enduring significance in the study of classical rhetoric and literary criticism. His thorough examination of the complexities of corrupt eloquence provides readers with a thought-provoking analysis of the power of language in shaping public perception and political realities. Scholars and students of Roman history, rhetoric, and literature will find Tacitus' 'A Dialogue Concerning Oratory' to be a compelling and insightful read, offering valuable insights into the transformative nature of language in public discourse.
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Author: Cornelius Tacitus
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Author: Caius Cornelius Tacitus
Author: Cornelius Tacitus
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Author: Cornelius Tacitus
Author: Cornelius Tacitus