Compendium Rhetoricum succinctly and clearly summarizes the essentials of rhetoric and stylistics. It is an indispensable companion for any Latin reading in class. Additionally, the compilation provides reliable support for all relevant topics in German lessons. This handy and compact reference work is also useful in both study and professional settings. Compendium Rhetoricum includes an alphabetical listing of the most common stylistic devices, with a brief and understandable definition for each term, as well as a referencing system that systematically elucidates the individual tropes and figures. An index facilitates quick location of entries. At least one German example and at least one example from Latin texts (with source citation and translation) illustrate the phenomenon clearly.