The Art of Rhetoric - Arcturus Ornate Classics by Aristotle Hardcover

Book Synopsis

This striking pocket hardback edition presents Aristotle's classic treatise on the art of persuasion, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.

In ancient Greece, rhetoric was at the centre of public life. Many writers attempted to provide manuals to help improve debating skills, but it was not until Aristotle produced The Art of Rhetoric in the 4th century bc that the subject had a true masterpiece.

As he considered the role of emotion, reason, and morality in speech, Aristotle created essential guidelines for argument and prose style that would influence writers for more than two millennia. Brilliantly explained and carefully reasoned, The Art of Rhetoric remains as relevant today as it was in the assemblies of ancient Athens.

This elegant pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

About the Author

Aristotle (384-322 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher who helped establish the tradition of western thought. He was a student of Plato and set up his own school of philosophy, the Lyceum. He wrote several philosophical treatises on subjects including metaphysics, ethics, politics and zoology.