The Greek writer Lysias is a fascinating source for the study of
Athenian law, society and history in the late fifth century B.C.
Six of his professional legal speeches are included in this new
edition, both for their intrinsic interest and for the
accessibility of their language. In his introduction, Dr. Carey
discusses Lysias' life and place in the evolution of Greek prose
style and in the development of Greek rhetoric. He approaches the
speeches as attempts to secure a verdict favorable to the speaker
and assesses how effectively the selection and deployment of
arguments promote this end. He addresses textual issues and
problems of Lysias' style and syntax, while focusing particularly
on literary concerns: Lysias' use of rhetorical devices, his
marshalling of fact and argument and his manipulation of
contemporary values and prejudices.
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