Besede: Izbor iz svetskog besedništva
"Sermons: A Selection from World Oratory" is an anthology of oratory edited by Vera Popović, with a foreword by Živojin Simić. With few exceptions, the sermons in this collection have now been either translated for the first time or retranslated for this
The anthology contains speeches by prominent historical figures from different eras and cultures, including Socrates, Pericles, Demosthenes, Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Cicero, Jesus, Thomas More, Martin Luther, Giordano Bruno, and Abraham Lincoln. These speeches reflect various aspects of human history, from philosophical debates and political speeches to religious sermons and military addresses.
The collection is the result of the work of several translators, including Miloš Đurić and Vjera Bakotić-Mijušković, who carefully translated the speeches into Serbian, preserving their original rhetorical power and style. The foreword by Živojin Simić provides context and analysis of the significance of oratory throughout history, highlighting its role in shaping social and political change.
“Speeches” serves as a valuable resource for students of rhetoric, history, philosophy, and literature, as well as for all readers interested in the power of words and their impact on society. The book not only documents historical speeches, but also stimulates reflection on the role of oratory in the contemporary world.
One copy is available
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