Cicero's Style: A Synopsis
Michael von Albrecht
This study of Cicero's style discusses differences of literary genres, nuances of style within individual works, and chronological development, followed by an account of fixed elements typical of Cicero's diction. Finally, selected interpretative studies demonstrate the relationship of style and context in the orations, with special regard to literary form and political or moral content. The book concludes with an Epilogue on the "De oratore" and the culture of speech, contrary to inveterate prejudices, Cicero does not confine himself to a single (so-called "Ciceronian") style, but consciously and ably employs the full register of styles. The author points out in what respects a study of his style might be rewarding even today.
Year:
2003
Publisher:
Brill Academic Publishers
Language:
english
Pages:
296
ISBN 10:
9004129618
ISBN 13:
9789004129610
Series:
Mnemosyne Supplements 245
File:
PDF, 1.37 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2003