Selections From The Attic Orators: Antiphon, Andokides, Lysias, Isokrates, Isaeos;
by Richard Claverhouse Sir 1841-190 Jebb, Ca. 480-411 B.C Antiphon, Ca. 440-Ca. 390 B.C Andocides
This scholarly edition gathers selections from the Attic Orators, including Antiphon and Andokides, under the editorship of Richard Claverhouse Jebb. It captures the essence of ancient Greek persuasive speech, offering readers a direct encounter with classical rhetoric from the 5th and 4th centuries B.C. Ideal for those exploring historical oratory traditions.
About This Book
Selections From The Attic Orators compiles excerpts from prominent ancient Greek speakers, edited by Richard Claverhouse Sir Jebb. The volume features contributions from Antiphon, active around 480-411 B.C., and Andokides, from approximately 440 to 390 B.C.
These orations represent the height of Attic eloquence, focusing on forensic and political speeches that shaped Athenian society. The text preserves the original voices of these orators, providing a window into classical Greek thought and argumentation.
Antiphon's works highlight early developments in legal rhetoric, while Andokides' speeches address themes of exile and public defense. This edition serves as an essential resource for studying the foundations of Western oratory.
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