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Lysias
Published in Hardcover by AMS Press (1982)
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Truly Magnificent
Lysias; selected speeches XII, XVI, XIX, XXII, XXIV, XXV, XXXII, XXXIV
Published in Unknown Binding by University of Oklahoma Press ()
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a fine introduction to Lysias
This volume contains eight of Lysias's most famous orations, in their original ancient Greek, without translation into English. It begins with Lysias's denunciation of Eratosthenes, one of the thirty tyrants who briefly ruled Athens in 404-403 BC, and concludes with Lysias's speech on the Athenian Constitution, in which he opposed restricting the vote to owners of real estate. Charles Darwin Adams, the editor of this volume and professor of Greek at Dartmouth, provides a thorough introduction, as well as notes on the texts of the speeches, a chronological history of the fifth century BC, discussions of Athenian legal procedures & economy, and detailed account of the rhetorical terms and usages.
Die Diabole bei Lysias
Published in Unknown Binding by Arno Press ()
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Epitaphios
Published in Hardcover by Ayer Co Pub (1979)
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Greek Orations Lysias, Isocrates, Demosthenes, Aes
Published in Textbook Binding by University of Michigan Press (1966)
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Greek Orations: 4th Century B.C.: Lysias, Isocrates, Demosthenes, Aeschines, Hyperides and Letter of Philip
Published in Paperback by Waveland Press (1987)
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Greek Orators I: Antiphon, Lysias
Published in Hardcover by Aris & Phillips (1985)
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Greek Orators: Antiphon & Lysias
Published in Hardcover by Bolchazy Carducci (1985)
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A Greek Prose Reading Course for Post-beginners: Forensic Oratory: Lysias: on the Murder of Eratosthenes
Published in Paperback by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd (1997)
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Kommentar zu Platons "Phaidros"
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The author's most notable achievement is that of the quality of the translation. Textual emendations and inferred passages are clearly provided, as are the alternate readings and meanings of the Greek text. However, the erudition of both author and book are clearly evident. Each speech is preceded by a detailed introduction outlining important events referred to within the text as well as political ties and historical events that often form the background to the case in question. This often-invaluable introduction is used to highlight effectively the subtleties of the cases but it can be undisputed to state that the true appeal of the book is in its majestic grasp of language. The obvious skill of the author lies in his ability to capture the true atmosphere of the speeches whilst at the same time providing a clear and lucid translation.
Whether you possess a general interest in the ancient world or are a student in Classics or Ancient History is irrelevant - academic works simply do not come any better than this! A must for all bookcases!