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Aphthonii Sophistæ Progymnasmata Rhetorica (Classic Reprint)
Master the art of persuasive speaking with a practical guide to ancient rhetoric.
This edition presents Aphthonius’s Progymnasmata as a structured training text, outlining methods, terms, and exercises that shape effective discourse. It foregrounds how to plan, describe, and argue, using classic models and clear steps.
The book collects a sequence of rhetorical tasks and explanations designed for students of rhetoric. You’ll find foundational concepts, instructions for building arguments, and demonstrations of how to illustrate character, action, and moral qualities in speech. It also introduces key figures and figures of speech, showing how to compare ideas, imitate real people, and craft vivid descriptions. How to structure an argument across its parts, from opening to conclusion Definitions and examples of core techniques like ethopoeia and idolopoeia Guidance on using exempla, comparisons, and memorable imagery Practical drills that couple theory with model passages for practice Ideal for readers seeking a clear, hands-on approach to classical rhetoric and its enduring methods of persuasion. The edition works well for students and teachers alike, or anyone curious about how ancient exercises shaped public speaking.
This edition presents Aphthonius’s Progymnasmata as a structured training text, outlining methods, terms, and exercises that shape effective discourse. It foregrounds how to plan, describe, and argue, using classic models and clear steps.
The book collects a sequence of rhetorical tasks and explanations designed for students of rhetoric. You’ll find foundational concepts, instructions for building arguments, and demonstrations of how to illustrate character, action, and moral qualities in speech. It also introduces key figures and figures of speech, showing how to compare ideas, imitate real people, and craft vivid descriptions. How to structure an argument across its parts, from opening to conclusion Definitions and examples of core techniques like ethopoeia and idolopoeia Guidance on using exempla, comparisons, and memorable imagery Practical drills that couple theory with model passages for practice Ideal for readers seeking a clear, hands-on approach to classical rhetoric and its enduring methods of persuasion. The edition works well for students and teachers alike, or anyone curious about how ancient exercises shaped public speaking.
50 pages, Paperback
Published October 8, 2018
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