Fragmentary Republican Latin, Volume III: Oratory, Part 1

The Loeb Classical Library series Fragmentary Republican Latin continues with oratory, an important element of Roman life from the earliest times, essential to running public affairs and advancing individual careers. This three-volume edition covers the full range of speech-making, including political, juridical, and epideictic (display). It includes all individuals for whom speech-making is attested and for whose speeches quotations, descriptive testimonia, or historiographic recreations survive.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 580 pages
\n Publication date: 10 June 2019
\n Publisher: Harvard University Press
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The Loeb Classical Library series, Fragmentary Republican Latin, delves into the rich tapestry of oratory, a vital component of Roman society from ancient times. Oratory played a pivotal role in governing public affairs and propelling individual careers, long before it assumed literary dimensions. This three-volume edition, spanning from Appius Claudius Caecus (340–273 BC) to the era of Cato the Elder and Cicero, encompasses a comprehensive range of speech-making, including political, judicial, and epideictic (display) genres. With the exception of Cato the Elder and Cicero, it encompasses all individuals for whom speech-making is attested, and for whom quotations, descriptive testimonia, or historiographic recreations survive.

This comprehensive overview offers valuable insights into the typical forms, themes, and diverse occasions of Roman oratory. By presenting orators from various phases within the Republican period, as well as individuals with varying rankings by contemporaries and later ancient critics, the collection presents a more holistic view of Roman Republican oratory than a selection solely based on an orator's alleged or canonical quality or the availability of evidence.

This edition incorporates all the orators recognized by Malcovati and follows her numbering system. However, the texts have been sourced from the most recent and reliable editions of the original authors and revised in the light of current scholarship. Additionally, supplementary material has been included, with its own distinct numbering system, to enhance the reader's experience.

Faithful translations, informative introductions, and extensive annotations provide guidance and enrich the understanding of the material. The Loeb Classical Library series, Fragmentary Republican Latin, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of oratory in ancient Rome, offering a profound exploration of this crucial aspect of Roman culture and society.

\n Weight: 416g\n
Dimension: 131 x 131 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780674997233\n \n