The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric
Download or Read eBook The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric PDF 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.
| Author | : Ronald F. Hock |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 2002-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9004126562 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9789004126565 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric by : Ronald F. Hock
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).
