Selections From The Attic Orators: Antiphon, Andokides, Lysias, Isokrates, And Isaeos (1880)

by Richard Claverhouse Jebb

Book Overview

""Selections From The Attic Orators"" is a book compiled by Richard Claverhouse Jebb in 1880. The book contains a collection of speeches and writings from five famous Attic orators of ancient Greece: Antiphon, Andokides, Lysias, Isokrates, and Isaeos. The Attic orators were known for their eloquent and persuasive speeches, which were often delivered in public forums such as law courts and assemblies. The book includes a brief introduction to each orator, as well as a selection of their most notable works. The speeches cover a range of topics, including legal cases, political issues, and social commentary. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, rhetoric, or the art of public speaking.Being A Companion Volume To The Attic Orators From Antipon To Isaeos.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164943340
• ISBN13: 9781164943341
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"