This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1840 Excerpt: ... to democratic sentiments (01. 78, 3. B.c. 466), and by the complicated transactions which sprung up from the renewal of private claims long suppressed by the tyrants. At this time Corax, who had been highly esteemed by the tyrant Hiero, came forward in a conspicuous manner, both as a public orator and as a pleader in ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1840 Excerpt: ... to democratic sentiments (01. 78, 3. B.c. 466), and by the complicated transactions which sprung up from the renewal of private claims long suppressed by the tyrants. At this time Corax, who had been highly esteemed by the tyrant Hiero, came forward in a conspicuous manner, both as a public orator and as a pleader in the law-courts; t his great practice led him to consider more accurately the principles of his art; and at last it occurred to him to write a book on the subject;l this hook, like the innumerable treatises which succeeded it, was called nvi pi/ropoci), "the art of rhetoric," or simply Te'vj?, " the art." Although this work might have been very circumscribed in its plan, and not very comprehensive in its treatment of the subject, it is nevertheless worthy of notice as the first of its kind, not only among the Greeks, but perhaps also in the whole world. For this ri-xyn of Corax was not merely the first attempt at a theory of rhetoric, but also the first theoretical book on any branch of art; and it is highly remarkable that while ancient poetry was transmitted through so many generations by nothing but practice and oral instruction, its younger sister began at once with establishing itself in the form of a theory, and as such communicating itself to all who were desirous of learning its principles. All that we know of this ri-vi) is that it laid down a regular form and regular divisions for the oration; above all, it was to begin with a distinct procemium, calculated to put the hearers in a favourable train, and to conciliate their good will at the very opening of the speech. 4. Tisias was first a pupil and afterwards a rival of Corax; he was also known not only as an orator, but also as the author of a rirr. Gorgias, again, was ...
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Add this copy of A History of the Literature of Ancient Greece-Volume 2 to cart. $15.81, good condition, Sold by Neil Shillington rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hobe Sound, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1858 by John W. Parker & Son.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. This book is octavo with lightly worn leather boards and gilt illustration, good binding and a lightly worn backstrip with gilt lettering and illustration. The front and back pages are marbled as well as the page edges and the text is clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN:
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Volume 3. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. This book is octavo with lightly worn leather boards and gilt illustration, good binding and a lightly worn backstrip with gilt lettering and illustration. The front and back pages are marbled as well as the page edges and the text is clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN:
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8vo, hardcover. Volume 3 only. No dj. Good condition. Ex-lib copy w/ crossed-out stamps on text-block edges, rear pocket, spine label removed; rear hinge cracked at endpaper, but no loosening of board or pgs at all; contents bright & clean, binding tight. 465 pp.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. 8vo. Blue cloth binding. Blind stamped boards. Boards detached but present. Loss to top of backstrip, majority still attached to front board. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Marks on boards. Bumped corners. Page block split. Foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN:
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Volumes 1 & 2. Ex-library books and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. Hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Clothbound. Blind stamping. Bumped corners. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Backstrip faded. Shelf wear. Pages detached in volume 1. Internally clean. Foxing. No DOP found [1858] Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1900grams, ISBN:
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