Institutio Oratoria, Vol. 1 The Art of Rhetoric

Episodes

• 001 - Translator's Introduction 26.02.2026 5m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 002 - Book 1 Letter and Preface 26.02.2026 17m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 003 - Book 1 Chapter 1 26.02.2026 21m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 004 - Book 1 Chapter 2 26.02.2026 17m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 005 - Book 1 Chapter 3 26.02.2026 8m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 006 - Book 1 Chapter 4 26.02.2026 18m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 007 - Book 1 Chapter 5 26.02.2026 39m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 008 - Book 1 Chapter 6 26.02.2026 26m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 009 - Book 1 Chapters 7 to 9 26.02.2026 25m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 010 - Book 1 Chapter 10 26.02.2026 23m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 011 - Book 1 Chapters 11 and 12 26.02.2026 17m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 012 - Book 2 Chapters 1 to 3 26.02.2026 19m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 013 - Book 2 Chapter 4 26.02.2026 24m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 014 - Book 2 Chapters 5 to 7 26.02.2026 18m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 015 - Book 2 Chapters 8 to 11 26.02.2026 19m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 016 - Book 2 Chapters 12 and 13 26.02.2026 15m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 017 - Book 2 Chapters 14 and 15 26.02.2026 21m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 018 - Book 2 Chapter 16 26.02.2026 8m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 019 - Book 2 Chapter 17 26.02.2026 22m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.
• 020 - Book 2 Chapters 18 to 21 26.02.2026 22m

  Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, born around 35 A.D. in Calagurris, rose to prominence as a leading educator in Rome, founding the first public school for rhetoric and receiving a state salary for his contributions. His legacy includes pivotal works such as On the Causes of the Decadence of Roman Oratory (De causis corruptae eloquentiae) and a collection of powerful speeches. Yet, it is his magnum opus, Institutio Oratoria, that remains a cornerstone of rhetorical study. This enduring work not only explores the technical intricacies of rhetoric but also provides profound insights into the art of oratory itself. In this first volume, covering Books 1 to 3, Quintilian lays the essential foundation for mastering the art of persuasion, making this a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the evolution of communication and public speaking.