The Public Orations of Demosthenes, volume 1 by Demosthenes

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Author Demosthenes, 385 BCE-323 BCE
Translator Pickard-Cambridge, Arthur Wallace, Sir, 1873-1952
Title The Public Orations of Demosthenes, volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Anne Soulard, Jon Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Public Orations of Demosthenes, Volume 1" by Demosthenes is a collection of political speeches produced during the classical era of ancient Greece, likely written in the 4th century BC. This volume presents the orations of Demosthenes, a prominent Athenian statesman and orator, addressing key political issues of his time, particularly concerning wars, alliances, and democracy. The speeches reflect not only the historical context of Athens but also Demosthenes’ idealistic vision for its role and responsibilities among the Greek city-states. The opening of the collection includes a detailed introduction that outlines both Demosthenes' life and the tumultuous political landscape of Athens during his time. It elaborates on his early struggles, notably against the mismanagement of his guardians, and his subsequent rise as a political figure who championed Athenian democracy and resistance against Macedonian power, particularly Philip II. The introduction highlights the adversities Athens faced, including shifting alliances and ongoing conflicts, setting the stage for Demosthenes' speeches which sought to rouse the citizenry to action against external threats and instill a sense of national duty and pride. It also provides insights into his rhetorical style and the nature of Athenian political discourse, signaling to readers the urgency and dramatic intensity that Demosthenes brought to his oratory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Athens (Greece) -- Politics and government -- Early works to 1800
Subject Demosthenes -- Translations into English
Subject Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 9060
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Most Recently Updated Oct 13, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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