Libanius
A 4th-century Greek sophist and rhetorician from Antioch, renowned for his speeches, school exercises, and extensive correspondence; he taught in Constantinople and Antioch, was an associate and admirer of Emperor Julian, and his works are key sources for the civic and social life of Late Antique Syria.
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1. Libanius
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2. Imaginary Speeches
A collection of late antique rhetorical declamations that stage fictional court cases and public controversies, presenting vividly imagined legal and civic dilemmas. Through intricate argumentation, character portrayal, and stylistic flourish, the pieces exhibit the techniques of the sophistic classroom while entertaining with dramatic reversals and moral quandaries. The scenarios probe themes of justice, citizenship, family honor, and authority, serving both as displays of virtuoso oratory and as advanced exercises in persuasive reasoning.
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