Praise and Blame in Roman Republican Rhetoric

by Christopher John Smith (Editor), Ralph Covino (Editor)

Cicero, and others in the Roman Republic, were masters of both invective and panegyric, two hugely important genres in ancient oratory, which influenced the later theory and practice of rhetoric. The papers in this volume address strategies of vituperation and eulogy within the Republic, and examine the mechanisms and effects of praise and blame.

248 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2010