Author: Jon D. Mikalson
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477325549
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The Essential Isocrates is a comprehensive introduction to Isocrates, one of ancient Greece’s foremost orators. Jon D. Mikalson presents Isocrates largely in his own words, with original English translations of selections of his writings on his life and times and on morality, religion, philosophy, rhetoric, education, political theory, and Greek and Athenian history. In Mikalson’s treatment, Isocrates receives his due not only as a major thinker but as one whose work has resonated across time, influencing even modern education practices and theory. Isocrates wrote extensively about Athens in the fourth century BCE and before, and his speeches, letters, and essays provide a trove of insights concerning the intellectual, political, and social currents of his time. Mikalson details what we know about Isocrates’s long, eventful, and complicated life, and much can be gleaned on the personal level from his own writings, as Isocrates was one of the most introspective authors of the Classical Period. By collecting the most representative and important passages of Isocrates’s writings, arranging them topically, and placing them in historical context, The Essential Isocrates invites general and expert readers alike to engage with one of antiquity’s most compelling men of ideas.
The Essential Isocrates
Author: Jon D. Mikalson
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477325549
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The Essential Isocrates is a comprehensive introduction to Isocrates, one of ancient Greece’s foremost orators. Jon D. Mikalson presents Isocrates largely in his own words, with original English translations of selections of his writings on his life and times and on morality, religion, philosophy, rhetoric, education, political theory, and Greek and Athenian history. In Mikalson’s treatment, Isocrates receives his due not only as a major thinker but as one whose work has resonated across time, influencing even modern education practices and theory. Isocrates wrote extensively about Athens in the fourth century BCE and before, and his speeches, letters, and essays provide a trove of insights concerning the intellectual, political, and social currents of his time. Mikalson details what we know about Isocrates’s long, eventful, and complicated life, and much can be gleaned on the personal level from his own writings, as Isocrates was one of the most introspective authors of the Classical Period. By collecting the most representative and important passages of Isocrates’s writings, arranging them topically, and placing them in historical context, The Essential Isocrates invites general and expert readers alike to engage with one of antiquity’s most compelling men of ideas.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477325549
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The Essential Isocrates is a comprehensive introduction to Isocrates, one of ancient Greece’s foremost orators. Jon D. Mikalson presents Isocrates largely in his own words, with original English translations of selections of his writings on his life and times and on morality, religion, philosophy, rhetoric, education, political theory, and Greek and Athenian history. In Mikalson’s treatment, Isocrates receives his due not only as a major thinker but as one whose work has resonated across time, influencing even modern education practices and theory. Isocrates wrote extensively about Athens in the fourth century BCE and before, and his speeches, letters, and essays provide a trove of insights concerning the intellectual, political, and social currents of his time. Mikalson details what we know about Isocrates’s long, eventful, and complicated life, and much can be gleaned on the personal level from his own writings, as Isocrates was one of the most introspective authors of the Classical Period. By collecting the most representative and important passages of Isocrates’s writings, arranging them topically, and placing them in historical context, The Essential Isocrates invites general and expert readers alike to engage with one of antiquity’s most compelling men of ideas.
Isocrates: LIV, 411 p
Author: Isocrates
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Greek text, parallel English translation Vol 3 with an English translation by Larue Van Hook Includes index: v 3, p 487-523 Bibliography: v 1, p xlvi-li.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Greek text, parallel English translation Vol 3 with an English translation by Larue Van Hook Includes index: v 3, p 487-523 Bibliography: v 1, p xlvi-li.
The Orations and Epistles of Isocrates
Author: Isocrates
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021203717
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Explore the world of Ancient Greece through the literary genius of Isocrates. This book includes a comprehensive collection of his orations and epistles, offering a fascinating glimpse into the issues of the time and the world of ancient Greek rhetoric. With detailed notes and an introduction that contextualizes the work, this book is a must-have for classics scholars and anyone interested in ancient history and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021203717
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Explore the world of Ancient Greece through the literary genius of Isocrates. This book includes a comprehensive collection of his orations and epistles, offering a fascinating glimpse into the issues of the time and the world of ancient Greek rhetoric. With detailed notes and an introduction that contextualizes the work, this book is a must-have for classics scholars and anyone interested in ancient history and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Isocrates: 1
Author: Isocrates Isocrates
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022221642
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive English translation of the first speeches of the orator Isocrates, including 'To Demonicus', 'To Nicocles', 'Nicocles or The Cyprians', and 'Panegyricus'. The book is aimed at scholars of classical literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the rhetorical and political culture of ancient Greece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022221642
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive English translation of the first speeches of the orator Isocrates, including 'To Demonicus', 'To Nicocles', 'Nicocles or The Cyprians', and 'Panegyricus'. The book is aimed at scholars of classical literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the rhetorical and political culture of ancient Greece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Panegyricus Of Isocrates: From The Text Of Bremi. With English Notes
Author: Isocrates
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020408946
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This classic work of ancient Greek rhetoric, The Panegyricus, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural life of Athens in the 4th century BCE. With detailed commentary and insightful analysis, this edition of Isocrates' masterpiece is an essential resource for scholars and students of classical literature and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020408946
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This classic work of ancient Greek rhetoric, The Panegyricus, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural life of Athens in the 4th century BCE. With detailed commentary and insightful analysis, this edition of Isocrates' masterpiece is an essential resource for scholars and students of classical literature and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Speaking for the Polis
Author: Takis Poulakos
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN: 9781570031779
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Illumining Isocrates' effort to reformulate sophistic conceptions of rhetoric on the basis of the intellectual and political debates of his time, Poulakos contends that the father of humanistic studies and rival educator of Plato crafted a version of rhetoric that gave the art an important new role in the ethical and political activities of Athens.
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN: 9781570031779
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Illumining Isocrates' effort to reformulate sophistic conceptions of rhetoric on the basis of the intellectual and political debates of his time, Poulakos contends that the father of humanistic studies and rival educator of Plato crafted a version of rhetoric that gave the art an important new role in the ethical and political activities of Athens.
Isocrates I
Author: Isocrates
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292799011
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
This is the fourth volume in the Oratory of Classical Greece series. Planned for publication over several years, the series will present all of the surviving speeches from the late fifth and fourth centuries B.C. in new translations prepared by classical scholars who are at the forefront of the discipline. These translations are especially designed for the needs and interests of today's undergraduates, Greekless scholars in other disciplines, and the general public. Classical oratory is an invaluable resource for the study of ancient Greek life and culture. The speeches offer evidence on Greek moral views, social and economic conditions, political and social ideology, and other aspects of Athenian culture that have been largely ignored: women and family life, slavery, and religion, to name just a few. This volume contains works from the early, middle, and late career of the Athenian rhetorician Isocrates (436-338). Among the translated works are his legal speeches, pedagogical essays, and his lengthy autobiographical defense, Antidosis. In them, he seeks to distinguish himself and his work, which he characterizes as "philosophy," from that of the sophists and other intellectuals such as Plato. Isocrates' identity as a teacher was an important mode of political activity, through which he sought to instruct his students, foreign rulers, and his fellow Athenians. He was a controversial figure who championed a role for the written word in fourth-century politics and thought.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292799011
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
This is the fourth volume in the Oratory of Classical Greece series. Planned for publication over several years, the series will present all of the surviving speeches from the late fifth and fourth centuries B.C. in new translations prepared by classical scholars who are at the forefront of the discipline. These translations are especially designed for the needs and interests of today's undergraduates, Greekless scholars in other disciplines, and the general public. Classical oratory is an invaluable resource for the study of ancient Greek life and culture. The speeches offer evidence on Greek moral views, social and economic conditions, political and social ideology, and other aspects of Athenian culture that have been largely ignored: women and family life, slavery, and religion, to name just a few. This volume contains works from the early, middle, and late career of the Athenian rhetorician Isocrates (436-338). Among the translated works are his legal speeches, pedagogical essays, and his lengthy autobiographical defense, Antidosis. In them, he seeks to distinguish himself and his work, which he characterizes as "philosophy," from that of the sophists and other intellectuals such as Plato. Isocrates' identity as a teacher was an important mode of political activity, through which he sought to instruct his students, foreign rulers, and his fellow Athenians. He was a controversial figure who championed a role for the written word in fourth-century politics and thought.
Isocrates
Author: Isocrates
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Athens (Greece)
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Greek text, parallel English translation Vol 3 with an English translation by Larue Van Hook Includes index: v 3, p 487-523 Bibliography: v 1, p xlvi-li.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Athens (Greece)
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Greek text, parallel English translation Vol 3 with an English translation by Larue Van Hook Includes index: v 3, p 487-523 Bibliography: v 1, p xlvi-li.
The Orations and Epistles of Isocrates
Author: Isocrates
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greek letters
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greek letters
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description