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On the Orator

By Cicero

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Introduction

The work “On the Orator” is a rhetorical dialogue by Cicero. It addresses the education, knowledge, style, and moral judgment required of the ideal Roman orator. Its importance lies in its synthesis of rhetoric, philosophy, civic leadership, and Roman literary culture.

Aliases and alternate titles

  • On the
  • On the Orator

Overview

Author chronology
-106–-43
Original language
Latin
Work type
Not recorded
Classification
Latin Philosophy
Public versions
1

Versions and translations

Ancient translations

Reading structure

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3

Textual and editorial provenance

  • Legacy Ods
  • Latin Philosophy

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Authority and source references

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