Himerius's son, Rufinus -- In praise of cities and of men -- In and around Himerius's school -- Coming and going in Himerius's school -- The epithalamium for Severus -- Imaginary orations -- Orations addressed to Roman officials -- Miscellaneous remains
Summary
Himerius' speeches, a rich source on the intellectual life of late antiquity, capture the flavour of student life in Athens illuminating relations in the educated community and illustrating the ongoing civic role of the sophist
Analysis
4th century ad
ancient civilizations
ancient greece
annotations
customary declarations
death of son
educated community
emperor julian
english translation
extensive introductory notes
famous speeches
himerius of athens
historical context
life in athens
literary context
monody
rhetcomp
rhetoric and composition
surviving orations
teacher of rhetoric
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-294) and index
Notes
Translated from the Ancient Greek
English
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