The Three Dialogues of M. T. Cicero on the Orator (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162721415)

The Three Dialogues of M. T. Cicero on the Orator is a book written by the famous Roman philosopher and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. This book is a collection of three dialogues that Cicero wrote on the topic of oratory, which was a highly valued skill in ancient Rome. In the first dialogue, Cicero discusses the qualities that an orator must possess in order to be successful. He argues that an orator must have a deep understanding of the subject matter, as well as the ability to speak persuasively and convincingly. In the second dialogue, Cicero explores the role of the orator in society. He argues that the orator has a responsibility to use his skills for the betterment of society, and that he must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Finally, in the third dialogue, Cicero discusses the importance of style in oratory. He argues that the way in which an orator speaks is just as important as what he says, and that a skilled orator must be able to use language in a way that is both beautiful and effective. Overall, The Three Dialogues of M. T. Cicero on the Orator is a fascinating exploration of the art of oratory in ancient Rome. Cicero's insights and observations are still relevant today, and this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rhetoric and public speaking.1857. The Rhetorical works of Cicero include his Orator, which is addressed to his friend Brutus, and is a labored defense of his favorite notion that a perfect orator needs to possess an almost universal knowledge; Topica, or a compend of Aristotle's Topics; Oratoriae Partitiones, in which the proper arrangement of the parts of speech is discussed; Brutus, in which he gives a brief account of the most eminent orators of Greece and Rome; and the De Oratore of which this volume is a translation. This latter work was regarded by the friends of Cicero as his most finished production. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Cicero
ISBN-10: 1162721413
ISBN-13: 9781162721415
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 350
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d