Greek Declamation - D. A. Russell, Emeritus Professor of Classical Literature in the Oxford University and Fellow D A Russell - Google Books

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Declamation was 'a toy model of oratory' in which students composed and delivered deliberative and forensic practice speeches in character. It was not confined to the schools: the professionals gave public performances to large and critical audiences.…