The Orations of Lysias (eBook)

Lysias (Autor)

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2022
118 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701862-9 (EAN)

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The Orations of Lysias is a collection of speeches attributed to the ancient Greek logographer Lysias, showcasing a unique blend of rhetorical skill and political skill. Written in the Attic dialect, these speeches cover a wide range of topics, from legal cases to political debates, providing valuable insights into the social and political landscapes of ancient Athens. Lysias' style is known for its clarity, simplicity, and persuasiveness, making his speeches both engaging and informative. This collection is not only a valuable historical document but also a testament to the power of persuasive rhetoric in the ancient world. Lysias' works are essential reading for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, oratory, or literature. Lysias, a prominent logographer in ancient Athens, wrote these speeches for various clients involved in legal disputes or political controversies. His ability to craft persuasive arguments and capture the attention of his audience demonstrates his skill as a masterful orator. Lysias' background as a metic, a resident foreigner in Athens, may have influenced his perspectives on politics and society, providing a unique lens through which to view his works. I highly recommend The Orations of Lysias to readers interested in ancient Greek literature, history, and rhetoric. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Athenian oratory, as well as the art of persuasion in the classical period.

Autor

Lysias (c. 445 – c. 380 BCE) is one of antiquity's most esteemed Attic orators and logographers. His life straddles the end of the Peloponnesian War and the beginning of a challenging democratic restoration in Athens. Lysias was born in Athens, although some historical accounts suggest he could have been born in Thurii. His father, Cephalus, was a wealthy Syracusan, which later played a role in his tumultuous political life. Despite his foreign roots, Lysias was deeply involved in the civic life of Athens but was never granted citizenship due to his metic (resident alien) status. Experiencing the reign of the Thirty Tyrants, he suffered personally and financially, driving him to become an ardent supporter of Athenian democracy. Lysias's contributions to literature are his orations, which were composed for litigants to deliver in court. Of the approximately 230 orations attributed to him, only 34 speeches and several fragments survive today. His most famous anthology, 'The Orations of Lysias', exhibits the characteristics that distinguish his literary style: clarity of expression, logical structure, and an appealing presentation of character. Lysias's work is not only of literary significance; it also offers invaluable insights into the legal, social, and political fabric of ancient Athens. His orations are studied not only for their stylistic artistry but also for their historical context, making Lysias a vital subject in classical studies. His influential role in the development of oratorical prose has merited his inclusion in the 'Canon of Ten', a list of the greatest Attic orators and logographers.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Schlagworte: addresses • Ancient Greece speeches • Ancient Greek Literature • Ancient Greek Rhetoric • ancient philosophy texts • Aristophanes of Byzantium compilation • Athenian legal system • Attic oratory style • Classical Athenian speeches • Classical Oratory • Classical Philology • Classical Studies • forensic oratory • Greek • Greek rhetorical techniques • Historical legal texts • Historical orations collection • Legal defense speeches • Lysias speeches • Political speeches in Athens • public domain classics • public speaking in antiquity • rhetorical speeches • speeches • Translations into English