An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric

An anthology of primary texts in translation, <i>An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric</i> offers an overview of the social, cultural, and intellectual factors that influenced the development and growth of rhetoric during the classical period.<br /> <ul> <li>Uses primary source material to analyze rhetoric from the Sophists through St. Augustine<br /> </li> <li>Provides an in-depth introduction to the period, as well as introductions to each author and each selection<br /> </li> <li>Includes study guides to help students develop multiple perspectives on the material, stimulate critical thinking, and provide starting points for dialogue<br /> </li> <li>Highlights include Gorgias’s <i>Palamedes</i>, Antiphon’s <i>Truth</i>, Isocrates’ <i>Helen</i>, and Plato’s <i>Protagoras<br /> </i></li> <li>Each selection is followed by suggested writing topics and a short list of suggested additional readings.</li> </ul>