Delphi Complete Works of Isocrates

Among the most influential Greek rhetoricians of his time, Isocrates left behind important historical speeches on the intellectual and political life of Athens. The school he founded differed markedly in its aims from Plato’s Academy, featuring among its pupils men of eminence from all over the Greek world. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Isocrates’ complete extant works, with relevant illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Isocrates’ life and works* Features the complete extant works of Isocrates, in both English translation and the original Greek* Concise introduction to the works* Includes George Norlin’s translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Isocrates* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the works you want to read with individual contents tables* Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students* Features three bonus biographies – discover Isocrates’ ancient world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super SetCONTENTS:The TranslationsTHE SPEECHESTHE LETTERSThe Greek TextsLIST OF GREEK TEXTSThe Dual TextsDUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXTSThe BiographiesISOCRATES by PlutarchINTRODUCTION TO ISOCRATES by George NorlinISOCRATES by Richard Claverhouse JebbPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles