Aeschines (The Oratory of Classical Greece, Vol. 3; Michael Gagarin, [Hardcover]

Chris Carey (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0292712227 | ISBN-13: 978-0292712225 | Edition: 1st

This is the third volume in the "Oratory of Classical Greece" series. Planned for publication over several years, the series will present all of the surviving speeches from the late fifth and fourth centuries B.C. in new translations prepared by classical scholars who are at the forefront of the discipline. These translations are especially designed for the needs and interests of today's undergraduates, Greekless scholars in other disciplines, and the general public. "Classical oratory" is an invaluable resource for the study of ancient Greek life and culture. The speeches offer evidence on Greek moral views, social and economic conditions, political and social ideology, and other aspects of Athenian culture that have been largely ignored: women and family life, slavery, and religion, to name just a few. This volume contains the three surviving speeches of Aeschines (390-? B.C.). His speeches all revolve around political developments in Athens during the second half of the fourth century B.C. and reflect the internal political rivalries in an Athens overshadowed by the growing power of Macedonia in the north. The first speech was delivered when Aeschines successfully prosecuted Timarchus, a political opponent, for having allegedly prostituted himself as a young man. The other two speeches were delivered in the context of Aeschines' long-running political feud with Demosthenes. As a group, the speeches provide important information on Athenian law and politics, the political careers of Aeschines and Demosthenes, sexuality and social history, and the historical rivalry between Athens and Macedonia. Aeschines' speeches are introduced and translated by Chris Carey, Professor of Classics at Royal Holloway, University of London.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Greek

Product Details

• Hardcover: 270 pages
• Publisher: University of Texas Press; 1st edition (August 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0292712227
• ISBN-13: 978-0292712225
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Carey's 'Aeschines', December 15, 2009

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Ryan S. Mease "scott.godwin" (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aeschines (The Oratory of Classical Greece, Vol. 3; Michael Gagarin, (Paperback)

This volume presents a great paradigm of what I feel modern translations should look like. The book begins with a great historical introduction to Greek oratory, and this is followed by an introduction to the life of Aeschines. Each of the speeches opens with plenty of information on the context and construction of the argument. Furthermore, the speech is heavily annotated with footnotes, which often occupy over half the page. These annotations provide linguistic, historical and ethical context. It's really hard to find fault with such an excellent presentation of classical oratory. I hope the whole series is equally well-done.