On Rhetoric: A Theory of Civic Discourse by Aristotle (English) Paperback Book

Description: On Rhetoric by Aristotle, George A. Kennedy Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A revision of George Kennedys translation of, introdution to, and commentary on Aristotles On Rhetoric. His translation is most accurate, his general introduction is the most thorough and insightful, and his brief introductions to sections of the work, along with his explanatory footnotes, are the most useful available. Publisher Description This new edition of George A. Kennedys highly acclaimed translation and commentary offers the most faithful English version ever published of On Rhetoric. Based on careful study of the Greek text and informed by the best modern scholarship, the second edition has been fully revised and updated. As in the first edition, Kennedy makes the work readily accessible to modern students by providing an insightful general introduction, helpful sectionintroductions, a detailed outline, extensive explanatory notes, and a glossary of Aristotles rhetorical terms. Striving to convey a sense of Aristotles distinctive way of thinking, Kennedy preserves the meaning andtechnical language of the original text, explaining it in detail as opposed to simplifying it as other translations do. Updated and expanded in light of recent scholarship, the second edition features: * A revised introduction with two new sections: "The Strengths and Limitations of On Rhetoric" and "Aristotles Original Audience and His Audience Today" * A more user-friendly format: running heads now include book andchapter numbers * An updated bibliography * Revised appendices that provide translations of new supplementary texts--Socrates Critique of Sophistic Rhetoric; Lysias Speech Against the GrainDealers; two selections from Isocrates (from Against the Sophists and from the Antidosis); selections from Rhetoric for Alexander; and Demosthenes Third Philippic--and an extensive revision of George A. Kennedys essay "The Earliest Rhetorical Handbooks" Author Biography Other works by the renowned classical scholar, translator, and literary critic Francis Fergusson include "The Idea of a Theater: A Study of Ten Plays," "Sallies of the Mind: Essays," "Trope and Allegory: Themes Common to Dante and Shakespeare," and "Dantes Drama of the Mind: A Modern Reading of the "Purgatorio. Translator and scholar S. H. Butcher served as editor for the Dover Thift Edition of the "Poetics," as well as for the "Orationes, Volume 1" by Demosthenes. Butcher is also the author of "Aristotles Theory of Poetry and Fine Art," Details ISBN 0195305094 ISBN-13 9780195305098 Title On Rhetoric Author Aristotle, George A. Kennedy Format Paperback Year 2006 Pages 352 Edition 2nd Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:6818980; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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