Trials of Character: The Eloquence of Ciceronian Ethos

by James M. May

Book Overview

By its very nature, the art of oratory involves character. Verbal persuasion entails the presentation of a persona by the speaker that affects an audience for good or ill. In this book, James May explores the role and extent of Cicero's use of ethos and demonstrates its persuasive effect. May discusses the importance of ethos, not just in classical rhetorical theory but also in the social, political, and judicial milieu of ancient Rome, and then applies...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807871354
• ISBN13: 9780807871355
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"