Definire la retorica: il „Dell’arte oratoria" di Sperone Speroni

This contribution focuses on Sperone Speroni’s text Dell’arte oratoria (On the Oratory Art), one of his short treatises dedicated to rhetoric. The main aim is define different aspects text’s style and content that make it a relevant source for exploring rhetorical thought. Combining classical sources with original perspective, Speroni attempts support art by using means. was not meant be read public reveals an erratic argumentation looking efficacious definitions oratory defend from its detractors.