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OverviewThe Greek writer Lysias is a fascinating source for the study of Athenian law, society and history in the late fifth century B.C. Six of his professional legal speeches are included in this new edition, both for their intrinsic interest and for the accessibility of their language. In his introduction, Dr. Carey discusses Lysias' life and place in the evolution of Greek prose style and in the development of Greek rhetoric. He approaches the speeches as attempts to secure a verdict favorable to the speaker and assesses how effectively the selection and deployment of arguments promote this end. He addresses textual issues and problems of Lysias' style and syntax, while focusing particularly on literary concerns: Lysias' use of rhetorical devices, his marshalling of fact and argument and his manipulation of contemporary values and prejudices. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles Darwin Adams , Charles Darwin AdamsPublisher: University of Oklahoma Press Imprint: University of Oklahoma Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.472kg ISBN: 9780806113968ISBN 10: 0806113960 Pages: 406 Publication Date: 30 March 1989 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCharles Darwin Adams was Lawrence Professor of Greek in Dartmouth College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |