Dionysius of Halicarnassus On Literary Composition by of Halicarnassus Dionysius
"On Literary Composition" by Dionysius of Halicarnassus is a treatise on rhetoric and the art of speech, likely written in the late 1st century BC. The work serves as a guide, particularly for aspiring orators and writers, detailing essential concepts of word arrangement and eloquence in both prose and poetry. It emphasizes the importance of composition in achieving beauty and effectiveness in language, exploring various techniques through examples from classical literature. Theopening of the treatise presents its foundational theme, which is the significance of composition in effective communication. Dionysius introduces his work as a birthday gift for his pupil, Rufus, delineating the differences between the substance of speech and the artistry in its expression. He lays out the structure of his discussion, which will cover the nature of composition, its various forms, and how these affect the overall impact of literary works. Furthermore, the author hints at the intricacies involved in word choice and arrangement, setting the stage for an in-depth examination of the elements that contribute to captivating literary expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dionysius, of Halicarnassus |
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| Editor | Roberts, W. Rhys (William Rhys), 1858-1929 |
| Title | Dionysius of Halicarnassus On Literary Composition Being the Greek Text of the De Compositione Verborum |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Garcia, Jim Dishington, Ted Garvin, Laura J. Wisewell, Stephen Rowland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| Language | Greek, Ancient |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Rhetoric -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50212 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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