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- Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
- Seitenzahl: 162
- Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
- Gewicht: 236g
- ISBN-13: 9781019112342
- ISBN-10: 1019112344
- Artikelnr.: 66869697
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Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BCE) was a Roman statesman, orator, and author who became renowned for his contributions to Roman society and the broader landscape of Western literature and philosophy. Born in the town of Arpinum, Cicero was educated in the disciplines of law and rhetoric in Rome and Athens, which equipped him for a distinguished career in public service. Cicero's writings were prolific and encompassed a variety of genres, including rhetorical treatises, philosophical works, letters, and political essays. His treatise 'The Republic of Cicero,' while not extant in complete form, is an exposition on political theory and the ideal government, reflecting his commitment to the Roman Republic and the Stoic virtues of justice, wisdom, courage, and temperance. Cicero's literary style is marked by its clarity, elegance, and persuasive power, characteristics that made him one of the greatest orators of his time. Although primarily known for his forensic and political speeches, his written corpus presents a rich tapestry of the social, political, and philosophical thought of late-Republican Rome. Cicero's contributions to rhetoric, such as the canons of rhetoric and the five parts of oratory, have become foundational texts in the study of classical rhetoric and law. The impact of his works continued well beyond his lifetime, influencing the culture of the Renaissance and the shaping of modern Western thought.
