Cicero's Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator or Accomplished Speaker

Marcus Tullius Cicero

Traduttore E. Jones

Casa editrice: DigiCat

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Marcus Tullius Cicero's 'Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker' is a seminal work that traverses the broad expanse of Roman rhetoric, surveying its luminaries from an erudite perspective. Comprised of two treatises, it serves both as a historical account of Rome's oratorical heritage in 'Brutus', and a meticulous theoretical guide in 'Orator' for the formation of an ideal speaker. Written in a dialogic form, a hallmark of Classical literature, Cicero's eloquent Latin prose lends a vivacious spirit to timeless discussions on eloquence, providing readers an invaluable insight into both the practicalities of rhetoric and its esteemed place within Ancient Roman society.

As the quintessential statesman, lawyer, and scholar of the late Roman Republic, Cicero's own experiences profoundly inflected his scholarly works. 'Brutus' was penned after the death of Julius Caesar, a time when Cicero was navigating the tides of political change, whereas 'Orator' was composed as an idealistic representation of eloquence, stemming from Cicero's lifelong devotion to rhetoric and philosophy. His nuanced understanding of oratory, shaped by personal practice and philosophical study, undergirds every page.

These treatises stand as testaments to the enduring art of oration, offering not only an historical overview but a master class from antiquity's premier rhetorician. Scholars of Classics, students of rhetoric, and those enchanted by the power of eloquence will find in Cicero's works an indelible guide. 'Brutus' and 'Orator' command respect not just as scholarly resources but as works inspiring anyone who values the artful delivery of language to enrich public discourse and defend core humanistic values.

Disponibile da: 16/09/2022.

Lunghezza di stampa: 201 pagine.

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