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Demosthenes

By Demosthenes

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Demosthenes

By Demosthenes

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Demosthenes was punched in the face by Meidias in the theatre at Athens in 348 BC. His prosecution - a masterpiece of Greek oratorical prose - is one of the most intriguing forensic speeches to survive. It not only details Demosthenes' personal feud with Meidias but, in passing, gives valuable information about Athenian law and festivals, and especially about the Greek concept of hubris (insolent behaviour). This edition, originally published in 1990, represents the latest scholarship on the text, collating a larger number of MSS than hitherto. It includes a very full introduction on historical, legal, literary and textual matters; a complete facing-page translation; and a detailed commentary.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
458
Release Date:
2002-09-26
Publication Date:
2002-09-26
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1853996394
ISBN13:
9781853996399
Weight:
572 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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