The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric

The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 440
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ISBN-10 : 9004126562
ISBN-13 : 9789004126565
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Book Synopsis The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric by : Ronald F. Hock

Download or read book The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric written by Ronald F. Hock and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume features thirty-six translated texts illustrating the use of the chreia, or anecdote, in Greco-Roman classrooms to teach reading, writing, and composition. This ancient literary form preserves the wit and wisdom of famous philosophers, orators, kings, and poets. Paperback edition is available from the Society of Biblical Literature (www.sbl-site.org).


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