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Classical Rhetorical Theory by Poulakos, John, 1948-; Poulakos, Takis is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.

What is Classical Rhetorical Theory about?

Classical Rhetorical Theory provides a clear, integrated, and coherent discussion of classical Greek rhetorical theories. Arguing that the premises of early Greek rhetorical theory continue to illuminate contemporary rhetorical practices, the authors examine classical rhetorical theory in both historical and conceptual terms. The text discusses four approachesSophistical, Isocratean, Platonic, Aristotelianand identifies ten themes which form the basis for their comparison. Two Roman rhetoricians, Cicero and Quintillian, are included to represent the continuation of the classical period into Roman times. Various methods of reading a given speech are highlighted throughout the text and typical speeches from Greek and Roman antiquity are provided in an appendix.

Who reads Classical Rhetorical Theory?

Author

Poulakos, John, 1948-; Poulakos, Takis

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin College Div

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9780395849958

Category

reference

Subjects

History, Literary Fiction, Humanities

Rating

4.4 / 5 (2 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14