The Role of Eloquence in Tacitus
Author:
Merkel, Erich, Classics - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Merkel, Erich, Classics - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Advisor:
Woodman, Anthony, Department of Classics, University of Virginia
Woodman, Anthony, Department of Classics, University of Virginia
Abstract:
An analysis of the role of speeches in Tacitus and the part they play in the larger narrative, and why Tacitean oratory in the Annals and Histories so often and so conspicuously fails to live up to the purpose of eloquence.
Degree:
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Keywords:
Tacitus
Tacitus
Language:
English
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
2015/04/15
2015/04/15
