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Description

1. 1 online resource (xi, 275 p.)

Uniform title

1. Politeness and politics in Cicero's letters (Online)

Alternative title

1. Politeness and politics in Cicero's letters (Online)

Subject

1. Cicero, Marcus Tullius
2. Cicero, Marcus Tullius > Criticism and interpretation
3. Letter writing, Classical

Contents

1. Doing aristocratic business : affiliative politeness and the politeness of respect -- From polite fictions to hypocrisy -- Redressive politeness : requests, refusals, and advice -- Politeness in epistolary conflict -- Politeness and political negotiation.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-261) and indexes.

Access (note)

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

Author

1. Hall, Jon (Jon C. R.), 1961-

Title

1. Politeness and politics in Cicero's letters [electronic resource] / Jon Hall.

Imprint

1. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-261) and indexes.

Access

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

Connect to:

1. Available from home with a valid library card
2. Available onsite at NYPL

LCCN

1. 2008031791