A Companion to Roman Rhetoric
introduces the reader to the wide-ranging importance of rhetoric in Roman culture.
A guide to Roman rhetoric from its origins to the Renaissance and beyond
Comprises 32 original essays by leading international scholars
Explores major figures Cicero and Quintilian in-depth
Covers a broad range of topics such as rhetoric and politics, gender, status, self-identity, education, and literature
Provides suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter
Includes a glossary of technical terms and an index of proper names and rhetorical concepts