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Lysias. Lamb, W.R.M., editor. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press; London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1930.
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Summary
This work is a court oration delivered in Athens to defend a man named Callias against a serious accusation. The speaker reveals his long-standing personal friendship with Callias and explains his determination to stand up for his defense. At the heart of the case is an unjust denunciation by a slave, the validity of which the speaker strongly contests. He warns the jurors of the inherent dangers of prosecuting citizens based solely on the testimony of slaves, highlighting the broader social consequences of such practices. Although brief, the speech powerfully argues for justice and cautions against the breakdown of social order caused by malicious informants.
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