Didymos: On Demosthenes

A new interpretation of classical rhetoric and scholarship

Phillip Harding author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:6th Apr '06

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This edition provides a new reading of Didymos' commentary on Demosthenes, featuring translations and detailed analysis for better understanding.

This edition of the papyrus featuring Didymos' commentary on select speeches of Demosthenes presents a fresh interpretation of the text. It includes a facing translation that is meticulously edited for readers who may not have proficiency in Greek, highlighting both the extant and restored portions of the work. The detailed commentary addresses various aspects related to the restoration process and the historical context of the text, ensuring that all Greek content is translated into English for broader accessibility.

In Didymos: On Demosthenes, the introduction and commentary strive to provide a nuanced evaluation of Didymos' contributions to the field of scholarship. This balanced approach allows readers to appreciate the complexities of Didymos' work while understanding its significance in the broader landscape of classical studies. The commentary not only elucidates the text but also engages with the ongoing scholarly discourse surrounding Didymos and Demosthenes.

Overall, this edition serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars alike, offering insights into both the text itself and the historical implications of Didymos' analysis. By making the work accessible through translation and commentary, Didymos: On Demosthenes enriches the understanding of classical rhetoric and its enduring influence.

...a valuable pieceof scholarship that will be of benefit to those working both on the ancient scholarly tradition on Demonsthenes and on Greek history and historiography. * Craig Cooper, The Classical Review *
Phillip Harding has contributed an excellent new volume on Didymus to the Clarendon Ancient History series . . . The author and the Press are to be congratulated for printing a highly useful Greek text opposite the translation . . . Throughout, Harding does an excellent job discussing earlier scholarship on fourth-century history, Didymus and its sources.

ISBN: 9780199283590

Dimensions: 214mm x 140mm x 15mm

Weight: 452g

304 pages