Invention and Method: Two Rhetorical Treatises from the Hermogenic Corpus

This work presents a unique exploration of ancient rhetorical structures through two significant treatises from the Hermogenic corpus. Edited by Hugo Rabe, these texts are a treasure trove for scholars and enthusiasts of Greco-Roman literature. The Greek text stands alongside a modern English translation, facilitating an accessible understanding of these complex ideas.

George A. Kennedy’s expert introductions and comprehensive notes provide valuable context, clarifying nuances in the rhetoric that shaped philosophical thought in the ancient world. The treatises delve into the techniques of invention and method, revealing the art of persuasion as it was understood and employed in classical rhetoric.

Readers will find themselves engaged not just with the content, but with the historical and cultural implications of these writings. This book serves as a bridge connecting contemporary readers to the intellectual legacies of the past, shedding light on how these ancient principles continue to influence modern discourse.