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Powers of Expression, Expressions of Power: Speech Presentation and Latin Literature

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Can a speaker's words ever be faithfully reported? History, philosophy, ethnography, political theory, linguistics, and literary criticism all involve debates about discourse and presentation. By drawing from Plato's theory of discourse, the lively analysis of speech presentation in this book provides a coherent and original contribution to these debates.

Language: English

Pages: 382

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Clarendon Press

Release: February 10, 2000

ISBN: 0198152760

ISBN 13: 9780198152767

Powers of Expression, Expressions of Power: Speech Presentation and Latin Literature

4/5 ( ratings)

Can a speaker's words ever be faithfully reported? History, philosophy, ethnography, political theory, linguistics, and literary criticism all involve debates about discourse and presentation. By drawing from Plato's theory of discourse, the lively analysis of speech presentation in this book provides a coherent and original contribution to these debates.

Language: English

Pages: 382

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Clarendon Press

Release: February 10, 2000

ISBN: 0198152760

ISBN 13: 9780198152767

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