Lysias: Ten Selected Orations (1898)

Lysias: Ten Selected Orations is a book that was published in 1898 and is written by the ancient Greek rhetorician, Lysias. The book includes a collection of ten speeches that were written by Lysias, who was known for his ability to craft persuasive and compelling arguments. The speeches cover a range of topics, including legal cases, political issues, and personal matters. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing five speeches that were delivered in court. These speeches provide insight into the legal system of ancient Athens and the ways in which Lysias used his rhetorical skills to defend his clients. The second part of the book contains five speeches that were delivered in public settings, such as political assemblies or private gatherings. These speeches showcase Lysias' ability to persuade and inspire his audience on a variety of issues.Throughout the book, Lysias' writing style is characterized by clarity, concision, and precision. He uses rhetorical devices such as repetition, parallelism, and metaphor to make his arguments more persuasive. The book also includes an introduction and notes by the editor, which provide historical and cultural context for the speeches and help readers understand the nuances of ancient Greek rhetoric.Overall, Lysias: Ten Selected Orations is an important work of ancient Greek literature that provides valuable insights into the art of rhetoric and the legal and political systems of ancient Athens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.