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- catalog abstract "In On the Ideal Orator (De oratore) Cicero, the greatest Roman orator and prose-writer of his day, gives his mature views on rhetoric, oratory, and philosophy. Cast in the lively, literary form of a dialogue, this classic work presents a daring view of the orator as the master of all language communication while still emphasizing his role at the heart of Roman society and politics. Cicero's conception of the ideal orator represents his own original synthesis of the positions of the philosophers and the rhetoricians in the age-old quarrel between these disciplines. The first translation of De oratore in over fifty years, this volume is ideal for courses on Cicero and on the history of rhetoric/oratory. James May and Jakob Wisse provide an accurate and accessible translation which is based on--and contributes to--recent advances in our understanding of De oratore and of the many aspects of ancient rhetoric, philosophy, and history relevant to it. Their translation reflects the many variations of Cicero's style, which are essential ingredients of the work. The volume includes extensive annotation, which is based on current scholarship and also offers significant original contributions. The book also incorporates a full introduction covering all important aspects of both the work and its historical background; appendices on Cicero's works, figures of thought and speech, and alternate manuscript readings; a glossary of terms from rhetoric and Roman life and politics; and a comprehensive index of names and places.".
- catalog alternative "De oratore. English".
- catalog contributor b12044963.
- catalog contributor b12044964.
- catalog contributor b12044965.
- catalog created "2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2001.".
- catalog description "In On the Ideal Orator (De oratore) Cicero, the greatest Roman orator and prose-writer of his day, gives his mature views on rhetoric, oratory, and philosophy. Cast in the lively, literary form of a dialogue, this classic work presents a daring view of the orator as the master of all language communication while still emphasizing his role at the heart of Roman society and politics. Cicero's conception of the ideal orator represents his own original synthesis of the positions of the philosophers and the rhetoricians in the age-old quarrel between these disciplines. The first translation of De oratore in over fifty years, this volume is ideal for courses on Cicero and on the history of rhetoric/oratory. James May and Jakob Wisse provide an accurate and accessible translation which is based on--and contributes to--recent advances in our understanding of De oratore and of the many aspects of ancient rhetoric, philosophy, and history relevant to it. Their translation reflects the many variations of Cicero's style, which are essential ingredients of the work. The volume includes extensive annotation, which is based on current scholarship and also offers significant original contributions. The book also incorporates a full introduction covering all important aspects of both the work and its historical background; appendices on Cicero's works, figures of thought and speech, and alternate manuscript readings; a glossary of terms from rhetoric and Roman life and politics; and a comprehensive index of names and places.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and indexes (p. 332-374).".
- catalog description "The Roman background: politics and culture -- Orators in politics -- Greeks and Romans -- De oratore in Cicero's life -- The subject: the ideal orator -- Form I: Dialogue technique -- Form II: "Rhetorical" techniques and the way to read De oratore -- Background I: The quarrel between rhetoricians and philosophers, and Cicero's position in it -- Brief history of the quarrel -- Brief history of the quarrel -- The issues in the quarrel: Cicero's position -- Background II: Traditional rhetoric and Cicero's alternative -- Preliminary questions -- The basic systems and Cicero's choice -- The individual activities -- Background III: Cicero's "sources" -- This translation -- The text -- Synopsis of the work -- Further Readings and Bibliography -- Abbreviations -- Translation: On The Ideal Orator -- Book 1 -- Book 2 -- Book 3 -- Appendix A. Cicero's Works -- Appendix B. Figures of Thought and Speech -- Appendix C. List of Readings -- Glossary -- Index of Places and Names -- General Index.".
- catalog extent "x, 374 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0195091973 (cloth : alk. paper)".
- catalog identifier "0195091981 (pbk. : alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "2001.".
- catalog language "eng lat".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog subject "808.5/1 21".
- catalog subject "Oratory Early works to 1800.".
- catalog subject "PA6308.D6 M39 2001".
- catalog tableOfContents "The Roman background: politics and culture -- Orators in politics -- Greeks and Romans -- De oratore in Cicero's life -- The subject: the ideal orator -- Form I: Dialogue technique -- Form II: "Rhetorical" techniques and the way to read De oratore -- Background I: The quarrel between rhetoricians and philosophers, and Cicero's position in it -- Brief history of the quarrel -- Brief history of the quarrel -- The issues in the quarrel: Cicero's position -- Background II: Traditional rhetoric and Cicero's alternative -- Preliminary questions -- The basic systems and Cicero's choice -- The individual activities -- Background III: Cicero's "sources" -- This translation -- The text -- Synopsis of the work -- Further Readings and Bibliography -- Abbreviations -- Translation: On The Ideal Orator -- Book 1 -- Book 2 -- Book 3 -- Appendix A. Cicero's Works -- Appendix B. Figures of Thought and Speech -- Appendix C. List of Readings -- Glossary -- Index of Places and Names -- General Index.".
- catalog title "Cicero on the ideal orator (De Oratore) / translated, with introduction, notes, appendixes, glossary, and indexes by James M. May, Jakob Wisse.".
- catalog title "De oratore. English".
- catalog type "Early works. fast".
- catalog type "text".