| Author |
Lysias, 441? BCE-381 BCE |
| Title |
The Orations of Lysias
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
|
| Contents |
Funeral oration -- For Callias -- The olive tree -- Polyaenus -- Theomnestus -- Eratosthenes -- Agoratus -- Alcibiades -- Matitheus -- Property of Eraton -- Property of Aristophanes -- The grain dealers -- Pancleon -- The cripple -- Reply to "The overthrow of this democracy" -- Ergocles -- Nicomachus -- Against Philon -- Diogeiton -- Panegyric.
|
| Credits |
This eBook was produced by Robert Nield, David Starner, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
|
| Summary |
"The Orations of Lysias" by Lysias is a collection of legal speeches written in the late 5th century BC. The orations serve as a testament to the art of rhetoric in ancient Athens, addressing various matters such as public trials and social issues of the time. The speeches reflect Lysias's skill in persuasive language and argumentation, often focusing on themes of justice, morality, and civic responsibility. At the start of this collection, the "Funeral Oration" delivers a poignant tribute to fallen warriors, emphasizing the valor of those who died for their city, exemplifying both their physical courage and moral fortitude. The speaker conveys a deep sense of civic pride and duty, recounting historical examples that highlight Athenian values, specifically the importance of fighting for justice and democracy. This opening establishes a tone of reverence and seriousness, which permeates throughout the orations, affirming Lysias's aim to honor the nobility of the deceased while invoking a collective identity among the living citizens of Athens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
|
| Subject |
Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek -- Translations into English
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6969 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
