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A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence: The Works of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With an Essay on His Life and Genius, Notes, Supplements
by Cornelius Tacitus
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About this book
About this book
In a spirited dialogue among Roman rhetoricians, the clash between poetry and oratory unfolds against the backdrop of a changing republic, exploring how eloquence evolves—and sometimes decays—through shifting political and cultural tides.
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