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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
1009297120
ISBN-13
9781009297127
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17058368519
Product Key Features
Book Title
Greek Declamation and the Roman Empire
Number of Pages
238 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Ancient / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Book Series
Greek Culture in the Roman World Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2023-022815
Reviews
'Based on a personal reading of the sources and on an extensive bibliography, written in a persuasive tone, W. Guast's demonstration is solid and nuanced ... [the author] sheds additional light on a rhetorical genre that is important, though at times, disdained.' Laurent Pernot , Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
885.0109
Table Of Content
Introduction; 1. Exempla and Exemplarity; 2. Declamation, Life, and the Imagination; 3. Text and Performance Context; 4. Identity Parade; 5. Macedon; 6. Strife and Concord; Conclusion.
Synopsis
Re-evaluates a genre that was central to the Greek literature of the high Roman empire. Rejecting traditional conceptions of the genre as 'nostalgic', it explores the significance of Greek declamation's re-enactment of classical history for its own times and how it contributed to identity formation, social interaction and political discussion., A Greek declamation was an 'imaginary speech': a fictitious speech composed for a rhetorical scenario set in Classical Greece. Although such speeches began as rhetorical exercises, under the high Roman empire they developed into a full-blown prestigious genre in their own right. This first monograph on Greek declamation for nearly forty years re-evaluates a genre that was central to Greek imperial literature and to ancient and modern notions of the 'Second Sophistic'. Rejecting traditional conceptions of the genre as 'nostalgic', this book considers the significance of Greek declamation's re-enactment of classical history for its own times, and integrates the genre into the wider history of the period. It shows through extended readings how the genre came to constitute a powerful and subtle instrument of identity formation and social interaction, and a site for free thinking on issues of major contemporary importance such as imperialism and inter-polis relations.
LC Classification Number
PA3263
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- r***r (2961)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived today, 2 days before deadline given by the seller. Well-packaged & in good condition. Price was very competitive, & the book was accurately listed. Great communication. I appreciate the seller getting back to me when I was having trouble tracking the book's delivery progress. Apparently there were 2 different tracking numbers - one in Canada & the other in the U.S., since it was initially shipped from Canada. Thank you very much for your quick response & helpful information.Rethinking Investing: A Very Short Guide to Very Long-Term Investing by Charles (#396183075510)
- e***_ (15)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller handles a massive inventory so I give them grace on the slow processing and shipping. They were very communicative and prompt with their response when I messaged in asking about it. Book was in good condition as described. Small ding on the page edges which wasn't mentioned, but that's fairly common even at your typical book store. Still a good value and I'd buy from them again.
- 0***i (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe first item arrived with some damage to the inside back cover, but the seller responded immediately, assuring me they’d provide a replacement, and even told me I could keep the original. They were upfront about a short delay, and gave a clear estimated ship date, and followed up right on time once it shipped. The replacement arrived in perfect condition and exactly as described. I really appreciated their transparency and professionalism. Would definitely buy from them again!