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Informationen zum Autor Marcus Tullius Cicero (January 3, 106 BC - December 7, 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, writer, and Academic skeptic who attempted to defend optimal values during the political upheavals that led to the foundation of the Roman Empire. His voluminous publications include rhetorical, philosophical, and political treatises. He is regarded as one of Rome's best orators and prose stylists, as well as the creator of "Ciceronian rhetoric." Cicero received his education in both Rome and Greece. He was born into a wealthy Roman equestrian family and served as consul in 63 BC. His impact on the Latin language was enormous. He composed more than three-quarters of the existing Latin literature known to have existed during his lifetime, and succeeding prose has been said to be either a reaction against or a return to his style, not only in Latin but in European languages up to the nineteenth century. Klappentext As consul in 63 BC Cicero faced a conspiracy to overthrow the Roman state launched by the frustrated consular candidate Lucius Sergius Catilina. Cicero's handling of this crisis would shape foreverafter the way he defined himself and his statesmanship. The four speeches he delivered during the crisis show him at the height of his oratorical powers and political influence. Divided between deliberative speeches given in the senate (1 and 4) and informational speeches delivered before the general public (2 and 3)! the Catilinarians illustrate Cicero's adroit handling of several distinct types of rhetoric. Beginning in antiquity! this corpus served as a basic text for generations of students but fell into neglect during the past half-century. This edition! which is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduates and graduate students! takes account of recently discovered papyrus evidence! recent studies of Cicero's language! style and rhetorical techniques! and the relevant historical background. Zusammenfassung A commentary for students on the four speeches delivered by Cicero during the crisis of 63 BC! when! as consul! he faced a conspiracy to overthrow the Roman state launched by the frustrated consular candidate Lucius Sergius Catilina. They show him at the height of his oratorical powers and political influence. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. Catiline's career down to 63; 2. Background to the conspiracy; 3. The conspiracy; 4. The Catilinarians: publication, possible revision; 5. Types of rhetoric within the Catilinarian corpus; 6. Influence through the centuries; 7. Language and style; 8. The text; M. TVLLI CICERONIS IN L. CATILINAM ORATIO PRIMA; M. TVLLI CICERONIS IN L. CATILINAM ORATIO SECUNDA; M. TVLLI CICERONIS IN L. CATILINAM ORATIO TERTIA; M. TVLLI CICERONIS IN L. CATILINAM ORATIO QVARTA; Commentary; Appendix 1. Historical sources cited; Appendix 2. The date of Catilinarian 1; Appendix 3. Prose rhythm....
