Rhetorician Collection (page 3)

HELEN KELLER (1880-1968). American author and lecturer. Oil over a photograph, 1905

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American author and lecturer. Keller (right) with her teacher Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936). Photograph, c1910

OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900). Irish writer and wit. An American cartoon of 1882 inspired by Wildes American tour of that year

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Helen Keller with two-year-old Donald Hart on board the ocean liner Independence, after the ship docked in New York City

ROMAN ORATOR. Cippus addressing the Romans. An ancient Roman orator declaring the boundaries between two towns. Line engraving

HERODOTUS (c484-c425 B. C. ). Greek historian. Herodotus reading his history before an assembly of Greeks
HERODOTUS (c484-c425 B.C.). Greek historian. Herodotus reading his history before an assembly of Greeks. Wood engraving, late 19th century

LUCIUS APULEIUS (c124-c170 A. D. ). North African philosopher and rhetorician
LUCIUS APULEIUS (c124-c170 A.D.). North African philosopher and rhetorician. Line engraving, c1800, after an ancient medallion

JOSEPH HOLT (1807-1894). American politician. Steel engraving, 1861

ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899). American lawyer and agnostic lecturer. Wood engraving, 1880

RUSSIA: STUDENTS, 1844. Bored students in a Russian university lecture hall dominated by a pedagogue of proven orthodoxy. Wood engraving, 1844

CHARLES FOX (1749-1806). Charles James Fox. English statesman and orator. Line and stipple engraving, English, 19th century

COMTE de MIRABEAU (1749-1791). Full name: Honor

EDWARD EVERETT (1794-1865). American Unitarian clergyman, orator, and statesman. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

FRANCES WRIGHT (1795-1852). American (Scottish-born) reformer. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

LORD BOLINGBROKE (1678-1751). Henry St. John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke. English statesman and orator. Steel engraving, English, 1836

HENRY WOODFIN GRADY (1851-1889). American editor and orator. Line engraving, 1890

ANNA ELIZABETH DICKINSON (1842-1932). American lecturer. Line and mezzotint engraving, American, 19th century

CHARLES JAMES FOX (1749-1806). English politician and orator: colored line and stipple engraving, early 19th century

EDMUND BURKE (1729-1797). British statesman and orator. Copper engraving, English, 1790

JOHN BRIGHT (1811-1889). English orator and statesman. Steel engraving, American, 1870, after Alonzo Chappel

ISABELLA BIRD BISHOP (1832-1904). English traveller, lecturer, and writer. Wood engraving, 1891

TOWN MEETING, 19th CENTURY. A speaker making his point at a 19th century American town meeting. Contemporary American wood engraving

QUINTILIAN (c35-c100 AD). Marcus Fabius Qintilianus. Roman rhetorician. Copper engraving, French, 1584

COMTE DE MIRABEAU (1749-1791). Honor

ROMAN COURT. Court scene in Old Rome. Color engraving, 19th century

GREEK ASSEMBLY. Oration of Demosthenes. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

PATRICK HENRY (1736-1799). American revolutionary leader and orator. Colored engraving, 19th century

CICERO (106-43 B. C. ). Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher. Line engraving, late 17th century
CICERO (106-43 B.C.). Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher. Line engraving, late 17th century

ORATION OF DEMOSTHENES (385?-322 B. C. ) in Athens: wood engraving, 19th century
ORATION OF DEMOSTHENES (385?-322 B.C.) in Athens: wood engraving, 19th century

MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO (106-43 B. C. ). Roman orator, statesman, and philosopher. Line engraving, French, 1584
MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO (106-43 B.C.). Roman orator, statesman, and philosopher. Line engraving, French, 1584

MARCUS ANTONIUS (83?-30 B. C. ). Roman orator, triumvir, and soldier. Steel engraving, late 19th century
MARCUS ANTONIUS (83?-30 B.C.). Roman orator, triumvir, and soldier. Steel engraving, late 19th century, after an antique bust

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION, 1917. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin addressing a meeting of the Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets at the Smolny Institute in Petrograd shortly after the start of the Bolshevik

Quintilian / Thevet 1584
MARCUS FABIUS QUINTILIANUS Roman rhetorician and consul, born in Spain

Decimus Magnus Ausonius
DECIMUS MAGNUS AUSONIUS Latin poet and rhetorician of Gaul; tutor to Gratian, who later advanced him

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The art of persuasion has been a powerful force throughout history, with great rhetoricians shaping the course of nations and inspiring generations. From Mao Tse-tung's iconic poster, depicting him greeting the Red Guards in Tiananmen Square during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, to Patrick Henry's impassioned plea for liberty in his landmark speech before the Virginia Assembly, these individuals have left an indelible mark on society. Patrick Henry, an American revolutionary hero and orator, captivated audiences with his fiery speeches advocating for colonial rights. Whether addressing the First Continental Congress or rallying support with his famous words "Give me liberty or give me death. ", Henry's eloquence stirred hearts and ignited a revolution. Helen Keller, despite being deaf and blind from a young age, defied all odds to become an influential author and lecturer. Her resilience and determination serve as a testament to the power of communication beyond traditional means. Throughout ancient times, renowned figures like Apuleius and Isocrates mastered rhetoric as both writers and philosophers. Their ability to craft persuasive arguments elevated their status as intellectuals who shaped public opinion. Even in more recent history, figures like Hugh Blair continued this tradition by teaching rhetoric at universities. His contributions ensured that future generations would carry on the legacy of effective communication. From China to America, from ancient Rome to modern Germany - each culture has produced its own celebrated rhetoricians who have left their mark on society. The marble chair of Polamon still standing in Mitilene serves as a physical reminder of one such influential figure from Lesbos. In essence, these individuals remind us that words possess immense power when wielded effectively. They inspire us to use our voices wisely and purposefully – not just for personal gain but also for positive change within our communities. As we look back at these notable rhetoricians throughout history, we are reminded that true influence lies not only in what is said but also how it is said.