Lysias

Selected Speeches (1905)

von Lysias

408 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Lysias: Selected Speeches (1905) is a book that features a collection of speeches written by Lysias, a prominent Athenian logographer (speechwriter) in the 5th century BCE. The speeches included in this book were selected based on their historical significance and literary merit. They cover a wide range of topics, including legal disputes, political issues, and personal matters. The book provides readers with an introduction to Lysias' life and work, as well as an overview of the historical and cultural context in which he lived. Each speech is accompanied by explanatory notes that help readers understand the legal and cultural references that are made throughout the text. Lysias: Selected Speeches (1905) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, literature, or rhetoric. It offers insights into the legal and political systems of ancient Athens, as well as the art of persuasive speechwriting in the classical world.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781437137934
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Charles Darwin Adams