Select Popular Orations of Demosthenes (Classic Reprint): With Notes and a Chronological Table: With Notes and a Chronological Table (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. T. Champlin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332034357 ISBN 13: 9781332034352

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Demosthenes: Selected Orations delivers Seventeen accessible speeches with explanatory notes and a chronological table, all arranged for focused study.

This edition helps readers grasp Demosthenes’ best-known arguments in clear, approachable form. This non‑fiction collection is designed for the early college years, featuring careful notes, language aids, and a life-and-times table that situates each speech in its historical moment. The editor also reflects on sources and offers practical guidance for using the notes with the text, making it a helpful drill-book for introductory study of Greek oratory.

• Plain language explanations that illuminate rhetoric, context, and purpose
• Explanatory notes that connect ideas to historical events and figures
• A revised chronological table to map the life of the orator and his times
• Focused selections that highlight Demosthenes’ popular orations and public speech

Ideal for readers new to classical rhetoric and for students seeking a solid, guided introduction to Demosthenes and his era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332034357
• ISBN 13: 9781332034352
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 255