M. Fabi Quintiliani institutionis oratoriae liber decimus

The text presents principles of literary criticism and rhetorical education, prescribing how students should select, read, and imitate exemplary authors. It surveys the course of letters, assesses writers and genres, and sets standards for judging literary merit. Practical instruction treats methods of study, composition, and the cultivation of style, stressing clarity, rhythm, and moral suitability. It offers guidance on textual judgment and editorial care alongside strategies for teachers. Altogether, the work combines prescriptive pedagogy with reflective commentary on taste and the aims of eloquence.