Cleon's hidden appeals (Thucydides 3.37–40)

πƤΟƩ ΗΔΟΝΗΝ ΛΕƮΕΙΝ At 2.65 Thucydides says of Pericles that he did not speak to please (πρòς ήδoνν λέγειν): he had no need of such means for acquiring influence, since he already enjoyed it because of his recognized merits. But his successors were on the same plane as one another, each one striving...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Classical quarterly 2000-01, Vol.50 (1), p.45-62
1. Verfasser:	Andrews, James A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Attitudes Democracy Denial Drama Freedom of speech Greek literature Hematocrit Hubris Literary criticism Political debate Political speeches Self interest Thucydides (471-400 BC) Tyranny Wisdom
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