Towards a Cultural Understanding of Classical Epideictic Oratory

Takis Poulakos

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Towards a Cultural Understanding of Classical Epideictic Oratory

Takis Poulakos

Pre/Text: An International Journal of Rhetoric, Vol.9(3-4), p.147

1988

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Abstract

Looks beyond the abstract realm of shared beliefs in order to strengthen epideictic's relation to the social sphere. Argues that epideictic oratory in classical Greece is a worthy object of study and provides an opportunity for inquiring into the relation between epideictic oratory and society. Argues that epideictic oratory gives artistic expression to a society's contradictions. (RS)

Classical Rhetoric

Cultural Context

Epideictic Rhetoric

Greek Civilization

Oratory

Rhetorical Criticism

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Title: Subtitle: Towards a Cultural Understanding of Classical Epideictic Oratory
Creators: Takis Poulakos
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Pre/Text: An International Journal of Rhetoric, Vol.9(3-4), p.147
ISSN: 0731-0714
Language: English
Date published: 1988
Academic Unit: Rhetoric
Record Identifier: 9984398465802771

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