Classical and Contemporary Oratory

ebook Foundations, Style and Philosophy of Rhetoric · The Art of Oratory and the Power of Words

By Cícero Tufano

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Oratory is one of the most influential skills in history, capable of shaping societies, transforming thoughts, and consolidating leaderships. This book presents a comprehensive study on the fundamentals, techniques, and philosophy of rhetoric, exploring its evolution from Antiquity to the challenges of communication in the digital era.

Based on the teachings of Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintilian, the work analyzes the essential principles of persuasion, including ethos, pathos, and logos, and details strategies that make the speech more effective and impactful. It covers the five canons of rhetoricinvention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery – as well as the main argumentative structures, the role of body language, the impact of vocal modulation, and the challenges of improvisation and memorization.

Beyond technique, ethical and philosophical reflection holds a central place, discussing the limits between persuasion and manipulation, the role of discourse in shaping thought, and its influence on public opinion formation. In the contemporary context, where communication is mediated by social networks, artificial intelligence, and fragmented discourses, the book examines how oratory adapts to new forms of interaction and what its challenges are in the digital era.

This work is an essential guide for those who wish to understand and master the art of speech, develop persuasive communication, and transform words into influence.

Classical and Contemporary Oratory