Demetrius of Phaleron Libro de Elocutione
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Demetrius of Phaleron

Libro de Elocutione

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A treatise on literary style, distinguishing four types: plain, grand, elegant, and forceful. Long attributed to Demetrius of Phalerum but probably later. An important text in ancient literary criticism.

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  • 1
    Book 1

    A treatise on literary style identifying four types — plain, elevated, elegant, and forceful — with examples from the masters of Greek prose and poetry.

    ~2,420 words
  • 2
    Book 2

    A treatise on literary style identifying four types — plain, elevated, elegant, and forceful — with examples from the masters of Greek prose and poetry.

    ~4,630 words
  • 3
    Book 3

    A treatise on literary style identifying four types — plain, elevated, elegant, and forceful — with examples from the masters of Greek prose and poetry.

    ~2,990 words
  • 4
    Book 4

    A treatise on literary style identifying four types — plain, elevated, elegant, and forceful — with examples from the masters of Greek prose and poetry.

    ~2,350 words
  • 5
    Book 5

    A treatise on literary style identifying four types — plain, elevated, elegant, and forceful — with examples from the masters of Greek prose and poetry.

    ~3,050 words
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