De Institutione Oratoria (also known as Institutes of Oratory) by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, is a comprehensive treatise on rhetoric in twelve books. This volume, "Continens Libros IV-VI," delves into the core aspects of oratory, offering invaluable insights into effective communication, argumentation, and persuasive techniques. Quintilian's work remains a cornerstone of classical education, influencing rhetorical theory and practice for centuries.
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