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Rhetoric

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Our take on the Rhetoric

Aristotle's Rhetoric is his treatise on persuasion: how arguments are built, how speakers win trust and how emotion shapes a case. This Dover edition uses the classic W. Rhys Roberts translation, a readable public-domain English text in a low-cost paperback. At $3.12 at alibris as of November 7, 2026, it is priced at the bottom of what a new copy of this edition usually costs.

Best forStudents of rhetoric, classics or philosophyWriters and speakers who want the original textReaders on a tight budgetAnyone building a classics shelf
Pros
  • Roberts translation is clear and widely used
  • Cheap paperback, easy to replace or lend
  • Covers ethos, pathos and logos in Aristotle's own terms
  • Short enough to read in a few sittings
Cons
  • Dover print is basic: small type, no notes
  • No introduction or scholarly apparatus
  • Translation dates from 1924 and reads formally
  • Not a guide to modern public speaking

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Rhetoric price history

Lowest price we've seen: $3.12 on Nov 7 at alibris. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers of this Dover edition treat it as a solid, inexpensive way to get Aristotle's text in the Roberts translation. Most complaints are about the bare presentation rather than the content.

What people mention
  • TranslationPraisedThe Roberts translation is called readable and faithful enough for study.
  • ValuePraisedBuyers see it as a cheap entry to a core text.
  • Print qualityCriticisedThe Dover edition is described as plain, with small type and little spacing.
  • AnnotationsCriticisedReaders miss notes and an introduction to explain the terms.
  • DifficultyMixedSome find Aristotle's argument dense without a guide.

About the Rhetoric

This particular religion & spirituality book was written by Aristotle; W. Rhys Roberts; Aristotle. Looking for a book in English? Then this might be the thing for you.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
English, DutchSource
Release Year
2004Source
Genre
Classics, Religion & Philosophy, History & ArcheologySource
Publisher

Questions and answers

Is this the complete Rhetoric?
Yes. Dover's edition prints the full text in the W. Rhys Roberts translation, without abridgement.
Does it include notes or an introduction?
No. It is a bare text edition, so readers who want commentary should look at a student edition from a university press.
Is the Roberts translation good for beginners?
It is accurate and widely used, but the English is from 1924 and reads formally. A modern translation is easier going.
Is $3.12 a good price?
It is a low price for a new copy of this Dover paperback, and four stores list it new as of November 7, 2026.
Is it available in Dutch?
The listing gives English and Dutch as languages, so check the specific copy's language before ordering.
Where is the Rhetoric cheapest?
At alibris, for $3.12, 48% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Rhetoric?
4 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

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Dover Publications Inc.Source
Release Date
2004-09Source