De Institutione Oratoria; Volume 1 [Latin]

By Quintilian and Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

De Institutione Oratoria (The Orator's Education) by Quintilian is a comprehensive treatise on rhetoric, spanning twelve books. This first volume offers an exploration into the foundational principles of effective public speaking and writing, covering topics from the early education of the orator to the finer points of style and delivery.

Quintilian's work, influential throughout the Renaissance and beyond, provides invaluable insights into the art of persuasion and the qualities that define an eloquent speaker. This edition, carefully prepared by George Ludwig Spalding, presents the original Latin text, making it an essential resource for students of classical literature, rhetoric, and the history of education.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1143508165
• ISBN13: 9781143508165
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 614 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"