Speaking of Cicero. . . and His Mother: A Research Note on an Ancient Greek Inscription and the Study of Classical Rhetoric

Richard Leo Enos

doi:10.1207/s15327981rr2404_5

Rhetoric Review Oct 2005

Speaking of Cicero. . . and His Mother: A Research Note on an Ancient Greek Inscription and the Study of Classical Rhetoric

Richard Leo Enos

Abstract

Marcus Tullius Cicero is one of the more prominent figures in the history of rhetoric. Our resources for studying Cicero are largely dependant upon literary texts that have been transmitted over centuries. This study examines a Greek inscription, housed at a remote archaeological site, that offers new insights into Cicero's contributions to our field. From this inscription we learn of Cicero as a patron of Greek literary and rhetorical arts. As is sometime the case when we examine primary material, new and unanticipated information appears. In this instance the inscription reveals that the name of Cicero's mother as recorded by Plutarch, may be inaccurate. In addition to these specific observations, this work illustrates that archaeological and epigraphical evidence are also valuable resources for studying the history of rhetoric.

Journal: Rhetoric Review
Published: 2005-10-01
DOI: 10.1207/s15327981rr2404_5
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Speaking of Cicero. . . and His Mother: A Research Note on an Ancient Greek Inscription and the Study of Classical Rhetoric

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