Selected private speeches
Demosthenes
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Selected private speeches
by Demosthenes
Published
1985
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
241
ISBN-10
0521239605
Description
The four private speeches contained in this collection were functional artefacts whose object was to persuade a jury numbered in hundreds by manipulating both the facts of the case and the prejudices, beliefs and attitudes of the Athenian man-in-the-street. It is as vehicles of persuasion that Dr Carey and Dr Reid seek primarily to treat the speeches, using their commentary to shed light on how well the speeches perform their function. The speeches have also been chosen for their value as documents of Athenian law, commerce and private life. The commentary explains as far as possible any obscurities in these fields and also deals with matters of linguistic interest. While intended mainly for undergraduates and students in the upper forms of schools, the book will be of interest to all classical scholars. The introduction, which provides a brief survey of the Athenian legal system and the trade of the speechwriter, requires no knowledge of Greek and should interest students of classical culture and literature in translation.
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This edition of Selected private speeches has approximately 241 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Selected private speeches typically takes between 5h 1m and 3h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,250 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Selected private speeches is approximately 60,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Selected private speeches?
Selected private speeches was written by Demosthenes.
When was Selected private speeches published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1985. The original work may have been published on a different date.