Frankness, Greek Culture, and the Roman Empire (Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies) [1 ed.] 036726241X, 9780367262419

Frankness, Greek Culture, and the Roman Empire discusses the significance of parrhēsia (free and frank speech) in Greek

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English Pages 246 [247] Year 2020

Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
1. Parrhēsia, frankness, and post-classical politics
2. Speaking freely
3. Kings: frankness to power
4. Dēmos: rhetoric in the post-classical city
5. Elites: hierarchy, oligarchy, and friendship
6. Authorizing frankness: Lucian’s satire
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

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