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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
A commentary in the original Greek, with notes and an introductory
essay. This unique text contains all the standard apparatus of a
traditional commentary, plus it can work in conjunction with tools
from the Perseus Project.
The Greek prose writer Lysias is a fascinating source for the study
of Athenian law, society and history in the late fifth century BC.
Six of his professional legal speeches are selected in this new
edition, both for their intrinsic interest and because the language
is accessible even to the comparative beginner. In his introduction
Dr Carey discusses Lysias' life and place in the evolution of Greek
prose style, and the development of Greek rhetoric. He approaches
the speeches in terms of their function, as attempts to secure a
verdict favourable to the speaker, and assesses how effectively the
selection and deployment of arguments promote this end. In the
commentary he addresses problems of Lysias' style and syntax, and
textual issues where necessary, but the particular focus is always
literary: Lysias' use of rhetorical devices, his marshalling of
fact and argument and his manipulation of contemporary values and
prejudices are examined in detail. These speeches are invaluable
historical documents and will be of interest to students of ancient
history and civilisation, as well as classicists.
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