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Hardback. Condition: New. This book contends that Herodotus asserts his authority as a historiographer by integrating a wide array of speeches throughout the Histories. These include not only the words he attributes to his characters but also the testimony he assigns to his informants. Both types of speeches serve to engage the reader, thereby enhancing the credibility of the text, and, by extension, its author. In addition to offering a comprehensive analysis of the formal features of Herodotus' speeches, the book examines key episodes, ranging from Croesus' dialogue with Solon on the nature of true prosperity to Xerxes' proclamation of his decision to invade Greece.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. This book contends that Herodotus asserts his authority as a historiographer by integrating a wide array of speeches throughout the Histories. These include not only the words he attributes to his characters but also the testimony he assigns to his informants. Both types of speeches serve to engage the reader, thereby enhancing the credibility of the text, and, by extension, its author. In addition to offering a comprehensive analysis of the formal features of Herodotus' speeches, the book examines key episodes, ranging from Croesus' dialogue with Solon on the nature of true prosperity to Xerxes' proclamation of his decision to invade Greece.…

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Condition: New. KlappentextTaking its cue from Irene de Jong s groundbreaking narratological analyses of classical texts, this volume studies emotions in a wide range of ancient genres, focusing on emotions as they are described within narratives and on.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book contends that Herodotus asserts his authority as a historiographer by integrating a wide array of speeches throughout the Histories. These include not only the words he attributes to his characters but also the testimony he assigns to his informants. Both types of speeches serve to engage the reader, thereby enhancing the credibility of the text, and, by extension, its author. In addition to offering a comprehensive analysis of the formal features of Herodotus' speeches, the book examines key episodes, ranging from Croesus' dialogue with Solon on the nature of true prosperity to Xerxes' proclamation of his decision to invade Greece.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Emotions are at the core of much ancient literature, from Achilles' heartfelt anger in Homer's Iliad to the pangs of love of Virgil's Dido. This volume applies a narratological approach to emotions in a wide range of texts and genres. It seeks to analyze ways in which emotions such as anger, fear, pity, joy, love and sadness are portrayed. Furthermore, using recent insights from affective narratology, it studies ways in which ancient narratives evoke emotions in their readers. The volume is dedicated to Irene de Jong for her groundbreaking research into the narratology of ancient literature.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This book contends that Herodotus asserts his authority as a historiographer by integrating a wide array of speeches throughout the Histories. These include not only the words he attributes to his characters but also the testimony he assigns to his informants. Both types of speeches serve to engage the reader, thereby enhancing the credibility of the text, and, by extension, its author. In addition to offering a comprehensive analysis of the formal features of Herodotus speeches, the book examines key episodes, ranging from Croesus dialogue with Solon on the nature of true prosperity to Xerxes proclamation of his decision to invade Greece. This book argues that Herodotus establishes his authority as a historiographer by incorporating a diverse range of speeches throughout the Histories, which enhances reader engagement and bolsters the credibility of the work and, by extension, its author. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 834 pages. 9.25x6.10x9.21 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.