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OverviewThe Essential Isocrates is a comprehensive introduction to Isocrates, one of ancient Greece's foremost orators. Jon D. Mikalson presents Isocrates largely in his own words, with original English translations of selections of his writings on his life and times and on morality, religion, philosophy, rhetoric, education, political theory, and Greek and Athenian history. In Mikalson's treatment, Isocrates receives his due not only as a major thinker but as one whose work has resonated across time, influencing even modern education practices and theory. Isocrates wrote extensively about Athens in the fourth century BCE and before, and his speeches, letters, and essays provide a trove of insights concerning the intellectual, political, and social currents of his time. Mikalson details what we know about Isocrates's long, eventful, and complicated life, and much can be gleaned on the personal level from his own writings, as Isocrates was one of the most introspective authors of the Classical Period. By collecting the most representative and important passages of Isocrates's writings, arranging them topically, and placing them in historical context, The Essential Isocrates invites general and expert readers alike to engage with one of antiquity's most compelling men of ideas. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jon D. MikalsonPublisher: University of Texas Press Imprint: University of Texas Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9781477325520ISBN 10: 1477325522 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 19 July 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsWritings of Isocrates Terms Needing Definition Persons Perhaps Not Generally Known but Featured in Isocrates' Writings Chronology of Works of Isocrates and of Major Events Mentioned by Him Preface Introduction Chapter 1. Isocrates: His Life Chapter 2. Isocrates: On Himself Chapter 3. Isocrates: On Morality and Religion Chapter 4. Isocrates: On Philosophy, Education, Rhetoric, and Poetry Chapter 5. Isocrates: On Political Theory Chapter 6. Isocrates: On Athenian and Greek History Notes Selected Bibliography Further Readings General Index Index LocorumReviews[The Essential Isocrates] is an effective introduction to Isocrates especially for readers, students and scholars who are not familiar with ancient Greek and bibliography written in languages other than English.-- The Classical Review (12/12/2022 12:00:00 AM) Author InformationJon D. Mikalson is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Classics, emeritus, at the University of Virginia. He is the author of many books, including Ancient Greek Religion, Greek Popular Religion in Greek Philosophy, and Religion in Hellenistic Athens. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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